US Bridges

N Main Street over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 900 Ft N of Howard ST · Structure no. 7730306

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
909 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,545
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main Street over Cuyahoga River is a steel truss - deck carrying N Main Street over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 76 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 14,545 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,188 by 2035. The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main Street
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location900 Ft N of Howard ST
RouteCity Street 16
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12191, -81.50963
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length909 ft (277.1 m)
Longest span480 ft (146.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,545 (2015)
Projected traffic20,188 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main Street over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N Main Street 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 N Main Street over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 14,545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Main Street over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long with a longest span of 480 ft (146.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns N Main Street over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.