US Bridges

Greenward Way S over Root Ditch

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 590 Ft S. of Golf View LA · Structure no. 1878603

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenward Way S over Root Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greenward Way S over Root Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2016. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenward Way S
CrossesRoot Ditch
Location590 Ft S. of Golf View LA
RouteCity Street 81414
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4026, -81.91637
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic139 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Greenward Way S over Root Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenward Way S over Root Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Greenward Way S over Root Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenward Way S over Root Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Greenward Way S over Root Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.