US Bridges

Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1400 North of SR 261 · Structure no. 6736491

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,665
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,699 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMiddlebury RD
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location1400 North of SR 261
RouteCity Street MDBRY
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1378, -81.39087
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,665 (2015)
Projected traffic3,699 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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 Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlebury RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 2,665 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Middlebury RD over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.