US Bridges

Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 100 South of Valle Pkwy · Structure no. 1890468

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2015. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWetlands Drive
CrossesEast Branch Rocky River
Location100 South of Valle Pkwy
RouteCity Street 81974
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31911, -81.80793
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1995)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wetlands Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wetlands Drive over East Branch Rocky River?

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