US Bridges

N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1150 Ft N of Merriman RD · Structure no. 7730500

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,503
2018 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 2,503 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 34 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
RouteCounty Highway C0010
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1355, -81.54766
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2018)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 2,503 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Portage Path RD over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.