Old Lorain Road over Rocky River
Cuyahoga County, Ohio · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Lorain Road over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1995).
- It is one of 415 of the 869 inventoried bridges in Cuyahoga County rated fair (47.8%); 81 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through arch |
| Length | about 198 ft |
| Location | 50 East of Valley Pkwy |
| NBI structure number | 1890123 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cuyahoga County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd) | 1971 | 142,337 | Poor |
| Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek | 1976 | 140,781 | Fair |
| I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av | 1976 | 140,781 | Fair |
| I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken | 1976 | 129,126 | Good |
| SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway) | 1976 | 129,126 | Fair |
| Ir 90 over Kenilworth Ave | 1967 | 129,036 | Good |
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