US Bridges

Front Street over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1200 Ft N Cuy. Falls Ave · Structure no. 7730322

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,790
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,037 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Street
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location1200 Ft N Cuy. Falls Ave
RouteCity Street 5655
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11833, -81.49333
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,790 (2018)
Projected traffic8,037 by 2038
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 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 Front Street over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 5,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.