US Bridges

Old Lorain Road over Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 50 East of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 1890123

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Old Lorain Road over Rocky River is a steel arch - thru carrying Old Lorain Road over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2015. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lorain Road
CrossesRocky River
Location50 East of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 6504
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45067, -81.8273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1995)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Lorain Road over Rocky River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Old Lorain Road over Rocky River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lorain Road over Rocky River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Lorain Road over Rocky River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lorain Road over Rocky River?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.