US Bridges

SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.42 Mile South of SR 82 · Structure no. 6701639

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,213 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesBr Cuyahoga River
Location1.42 Mile South of SR 82
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27597, -81.22575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,358 (2015)
Projected traffic10,213 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River carry?

About 7,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Br Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.