US Bridges

Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.1 Miles from Canal Road · Structure no. 6160035P0000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzwater Road
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location0.1 Miles from Canal Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 400
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35708, -81.59756
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzwater Road over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.