FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E. 14TH ST. RAMP

Carrying E. 14TH ST. RAMP over IR-77NB RMP TO E14TH NB

1.66 MI. N. OF JCT. SR-14, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating Lower than 81% of rated Ohio bridges

E. 14TH ST. RAMP in Cuyahoga, Ohio sits above 19% of rated Ohio bridges on inventory load rating (29 t), while its 1960 build year is earlier than 71% of Cuyahoga's recorded-year cohort (871 bridges).

E. 14TH ST. RAMP in Cuyahoga, Ohio is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1960, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure OH:1806912

INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • STEEL Steel
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • DECK-LED Deck-led
  • HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-POOR Poor

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: E. 14TH ST. RAMP

The E. 14TH ST. RAMP bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries E. 14TH ST. RAMP over IR-77NB RMP TO E14TH NB. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,326 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

How E. 14TH ST. RAMP compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.1 t; 26,729 rated)
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 84 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1960, earlier than 618 of Cuyahoga's 871 bridges with a recorded construction year (71%), against a county median build year of 1969. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

E. 14TH ST. RAMP 28.8 t
Ohio average (26,729 rated) 37.1 t

Live comparison across Ohio bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (26,729 rated).

E. 14TH ST. RAMP vs every rated Ohio bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

29 Top 81% higher than 19% of 26,729 bridges

rated Ohio bridges, bucketed by value

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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Cuyahoga inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 871 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,326 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1806912

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

E. 14TH ST. RAMP is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare E. 14TH ST. RAMP 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 E. 14TH ST. RAMP?

E. 14TH ST. RAMP in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E. 14TH ST. RAMP inspected?

E. 14TH ST. RAMP'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 14,326 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E. 14TH ST. RAMP is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E. 14TH ST. RAMP?

E. 14TH ST. RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E. 14TH ST. RAMP?

E. 14TH ST. RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is E. 14TH ST. RAMP and does age affect safety?

E. 14TH ST. RAMP was built in 1960, making it 66 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.