US Bridges

SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.22 MI S of SR 59 · Structure no. 7707142

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,761
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,761 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,488 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 91 (n. Main St)
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location1.22 MI S of SR 59
RouteState Highway 91
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14214, -81.43882
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,761 (2015)
Projected traffic20,488 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 14,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 (n. Main St) over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.