Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal
PoorPosted for loadCuyahoga County, Ohio · 60 Ft W of Canal Road · Structure no. 1887122
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,331
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,331 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,951 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal carry?
About 9,331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Fosdick Road over Ohio Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.