US Bridges

Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.1MILE W. of SR8 · Structure no. 7763905

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,095
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 15,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,952 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Blvd.
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location0.1MILE W. of SR8
RouteCity Street 2278
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13362, -81.48197
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,095 (2020)
Projected traffic20,952 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad 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 Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 15,095 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Blvd. over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.