FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FITZWATER ROAD

Carrying FITZWATER ROAD over CUYAHOGA RIVER

0.1 MILES FROM CANAL ROAD, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FITZWATER ROAD

The FITZWATER ROAD bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries FITZWATER ROAD over CUYAHOGA RIVER. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 82.3 meters (270 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How FITZWATER ROAD compares

▲ 62.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
FITZWATER ROAD 99.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
82.3 m (270 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6160035P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FITZWATER ROAD 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 FITZWATER ROAD 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 FITZWATER ROAD?

FITZWATER ROAD in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FITZWATER ROAD inspected?

FITZWATER ROAD'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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FITZWATER ROAD 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 FITZWATER ROAD?

FITZWATER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FITZWATER ROAD?

FITZWATER ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is FITZWATER ROAD and does age affect safety?

FITZWATER ROAD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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