US Bridges

North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 100 Ft E. of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 1890409

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2015. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Quarry Lane
CrossesEast Branch Rocky River
Location100 Ft E. of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 1019
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36389, -81.85417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1995)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Quarry Lane over East Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Quarry Lane over East Branch Rocky River?

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