US Bridges

Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 800 Ft West Canal Road · Structure no. 1876083

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rockside Road
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location800 Ft West Canal Road
RouteCity Street 7465
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39459, -81.62934
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rockside Road over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.