US Bridges

SR 82 over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.39 MI E of SR 44 · Structure no. 6703364

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,097
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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 4,097 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,687 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location1.39 MI E of SR 44
RouteState Highway 82
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31045, -81.19514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,097 (2015)
Projected traffic5,687 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 82 over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 82 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 4,097 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.