US Bridges

Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 450 Ft N of North Street · Structure no. 7730462

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoward Street
CrossesLittle Cuyahoga River
Location450 Ft N of North Street
RouteCity Street 867
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09228, -81.51604
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 stable; scour above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,040 (2024)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Street over Little 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 Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River carry?

About 14,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Street over Little Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.