US Bridges

Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E of SR 44 · Structure no. 6733662

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPioneer Trail
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location0.6 Mi. E of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway T254G
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30056, -81.20306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2015)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Trail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Trail over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.