US Bridges

SR 303 over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 3.27 MI W of SR 8 · Structure no. 7709935

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,752
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303 over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 6 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 8,752 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,148 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location3.27 MI W of SR 8
RouteState Highway 303
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2413, -81.55034
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,752 (2015)
Projected traffic12,148 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 303 over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 303 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 303 over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 8,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.