Stow Street over Cuyahoga River
PoorPortage County, Ohio · Btwn Mogadore & Pearl ST · Structure no. 6737498
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,742
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stow Street over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stow Street over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3 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 7,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,746 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stow Street over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stow Street over Cuyahoga River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Stow Street over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 7,742 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stow Street over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Stow Street over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.