US Bridges

N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1150 Ft N of Merriman RD · Structure no. 7730454

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,060
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,231 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Portage Path RD
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location1150 Ft N of Merriman RD
RouteCity Street 10
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13563, -81.5478
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,060 (2012)
Projected traffic29,231 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Portage Path RD 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 N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 21,060 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.