US Bridges

Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 384 Feet South SR59 · Structure no. 7763891

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,287
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,666 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHudson Dr.
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location384 Feet South SR59
RouteCity Street HUDDR
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14572, -81.47166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,287 (2015)
Projected traffic15,666 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Dr. 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 Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 11,287 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Dr. over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.