US Bridges

SR 18 over Little Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.05 MI W of SR 241 · Structure no. 7708335

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,893
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Little Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Little Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,119 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesLittle Cuyahoga River
Location0.05 MI W of SR 241
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06185, -81.46195
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,893 (2015)
Projected traffic15,119 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 18 over Little Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Little Cuyahoga River carry?

About 10,893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Little Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Little Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.