US Bridges

SR44 over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 2.22 MI S of SR 82 · Structure no. 6701663

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR44 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR44 over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,213 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR44
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location2.22 MI S of SR 82
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27854, -81.22458
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR44 over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR44 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR44 over Cuyahoga River carry?

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

How long is SR44 over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR44 over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.