The Eagle Avenue Bridge is a vertical lift bridge located over the Cuyahoga River on Eagle Avenue. The building of the bridge was initiated in 1930 and completed by 1931. It was created by F.L. Gorman. The City of Cleveland sponsored it, but the primary source of funds by an act called the SAFETEA_LU. The bridge consisted of a metal called steel. At one point the bridge was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Back in the 30’s, when the bridge was built, it cost a total of $364,000. Since then the value of the dollar has decreased. Therefore, if the bridge had been built in today’s society it would have cost a total of $4,481,283.08. In 1991 the bridge was rehabilitated. The daily amount of cars was 7,000 that crossed that bridge. Now thanks to poor management of the bridge, it is out of commissionand is wanted to be demolished.

The purpose of the bridge is to provide a convenient route along the east bank of the Cuyahoga River to divert traffic to the interstate highway system without having to go through a residential neighborhood. The Eagle Avenue Bridge isn’t sustainable. Many people could get hurt if the bridge was still open. Shutting it down for good would just mean wasted money down the drain. The community doesn’t seem to mind if the bridge was rebuilt. They just ask for some simple additions for example, they would want 15’ wide curb lanes on both roads be installed for bike riders. The community needs a more stable environment and having an empty bridge there isn’t necessary.