FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROCKSIDE RD CR 53

Carrying ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 over CVNR RR/ACCESS RD

1215 FT W OF CANAL RD, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROCKSIDE RD CR 53

The ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 over CVNR RR/ACCESS RD. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.1 meters (178 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,339 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 39.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
8.1
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
54.1 m (178 ft)
Deck Width
19.0 m (62 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,339 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1830260

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 against other structures in Cuyahoga and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ROCKSIDE RD CR 53?

ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 inspected?

ROCKSIDE RD CR 53's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,339 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROCKSIDE RD CR 53?

ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROCKSIDE RD CR 53?

ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 and does age affect safety?

ROCKSIDE RD CR 53 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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