US Bridges

Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.57 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82 · Structure no. 1803573

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,543
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 32,543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,170 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71 SB
CrossesCR 105 (drake Rd)
Location1.57 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29054, -81.80846
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,543 (2015)
Projected traffic45,170 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd) carry?

About 32,543 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 SB over CR 105 (drake Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.