US Bridges

Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128)

Good

Summit County, Ohio · E.Market to Triplett Blvd · Structure no. 7760337

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,602
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,164 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeiberling St.
CrossesLit Cuyahoga River (128)
LocationE.Market to Triplett Blvd
RouteCity Street SEIBE
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05925, -81.47181
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2015)
Projected traffic9,164 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128) carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Seiberling St. over Lit Cuyahoga River (128)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.