US Bridges

River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River

Good

Portage County, Ohio · River Bend Blvd · Structure no. 6760120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2020. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Bend Blvd
CrossesCuyahoga River
LocationRiver Bend Blvd
RouteCity Street 449
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16858, -81.34649
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bend Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River Bend Blvd over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.