US Bridges

Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.85 Mi. N of SR 303 · Structure no. 6734979

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,141 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesInfirmary Road
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location0.85 Mi. N of SR 303
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26889, -81.24611
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2015)
Projected traffic3,141 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Infirmary Road over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Infirmary Road over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.