FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOLON ROAD CR 51

Carrying SOLON ROAD CR 51 over BEAVER MEADOWS DITCH

3268' E. OF COCHRAN ROAD, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOLON ROAD CR 51

The SOLON ROAD CR 51 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries SOLON ROAD CR 51 over BEAVER MEADOWS DITCH. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,131 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.4 metric tons.

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

How SOLON ROAD CR 51 compares

▲ 18.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
SOLON ROAD CR 51 56.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.2 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,131 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1831283

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOLON ROAD CR 51 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 SOLON ROAD CR 51 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 SOLON ROAD CR 51?

SOLON ROAD CR 51 in Cuyahoga, Ohio, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOLON ROAD CR 51 inspected?

SOLON ROAD CR 51'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 8,131 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOLON ROAD CR 51 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SOLON ROAD CR 51?

SOLON ROAD CR 51 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOLON ROAD CR 51?

SOLON ROAD CR 51 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOLON ROAD CR 51 and does age affect safety?

SOLON ROAD CR 51 was built in 2002, making it 24 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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