Mats Road over Cuyahoga River
PoorClosed to trafficPortage County, Ohio · 0.18 MI East of Line Str · Structure no. 6760000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mats Road over Cuyahoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mats Road over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mats Road over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mats Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mats Road over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mats Road over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Mats Road over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.