US Bridges

Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.1MILE South of Front ST · Structure no. 7763867

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2015. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakpark Blvd.
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location0.1MILE South of Front ST
RouteCity Street 2570
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14806, -81.46778
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (1995)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakpark Blvd. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Oakpark Blvd. over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.