US Bridges

Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3600 Ft N of Uhler · Structure no. 7730411

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCuyahoga Street
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location3600 Ft N of Uhler
RouteCity Street 27
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11667, -81.525
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (1994)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuyahoga Street over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cuyahoga Street over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.