US Bridges

Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 200 E. of SR 43 · Structure no. 6737447

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,833
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 22,833 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,692 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairchild Avenue
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location200 E. of SR 43
RouteCity Street 990
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15889, -81.35889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,833 (2015)
Projected traffic31,692 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairchild Avenue 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 Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 22,833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Fairchild Avenue over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.