US Bridges

Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 400 Ft E of Riverview RD · Structure no. 7733194

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBoston Mills RD
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location400 Ft E of Riverview RD
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26294, -81.56002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2015)
Projected traffic999 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Mills RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Mills RD over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.