US Bridges

Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 200 Ft East of Main ST · Structure no. 3960358

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,071
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,071 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,599 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Road
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location200 Ft East of Main ST
RouteCity Street 245
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24781, -82.60324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,071 (2022)
Projected traffic8,599 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 6,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Road over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.