US Bridges

250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River

Poor

Summit County, Ohio · 200 Ft NW of Case Ave · Structure no. 7730225

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,397
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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.

It carries about 10,397 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,431 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries250 Kent Street
CrossesLittle Cuyahoga River
Location200 Ft NW of Case Ave
RouteCity Street 953
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07236, -81.48616
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,397 (2015)
Projected traffic14,431 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 Kent Street over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River carry?

About 10,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.