Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.22 Mi. N of SR 82 · Structure no. 1890514
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2015. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cheerful Lane over East Branch Rocky River?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.