Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River
GoodGeauga County, Ohio · 1 MI South of SR 87 · Structure no. 2831287
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,378
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,378 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,301 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River carry?
About 2,378 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rapids RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.