West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR
PoorPortage County, Ohio · 850 East of SR 43 · Structure no. 6737080
- Built
- 1876
- 149 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,977
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 149 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,012 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR built?
It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR carry?
About 12,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.