Design : High Level Bridge Replacement Project

The Summit County Engineer's Office has begun the long process of replacing the High Level Bridge, also known as the N. Main Street Bridge over the Cuyahoga River. This bridge is by far the largest and most expensive owned by Summit County. The current plan recommended by the Summit County Engineer’s office would replace the existing structure with a completely new structure as soon as practical, which is assumed to be 6-10 years. The all-new structure would be on an offset alignment to allow the existing structure to carry traffic while the new structure is built. There would be minimal disruption to traffic during construction. Additional right of way would be needed to construct the new structure. The new structure would carry 3 lanes of traffic and two sidewalks. The new structure is estimated to be a continuous weathering steel beam type structure composite with a reinforced concrete deck on reinforced concrete piers and abutments. 

Status:

SCE received two major grants for the design of the replacement bridge. The state run Local Major Bridge grant program awarded $5 million for the design of the bridge and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 contained $4.1 million for the bridge design. In addition, SCE is utilizing funds from the Toll Revenue Credit program, local Motor Vehicle and Gas Tax funds, and funds from the cities of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron. 

The initial part of the design process is underway. GPD is completing the feasibility study and working on environmental and right-of-way clearances. 

While the design has been completely funded, we still need to work with our partners to secure funds for the construction of the new bridge. 

Location:

On the border of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, where N. Main Street becomes State Street.