US Bridges

Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .75 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-82 · Structure no. 1803697

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,034
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 47,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,283 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 71 N.B.
CrossesMetro Pk DR Rocky River
Location.75 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-82
RouteInterstate 71
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32397, -81.81464
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,034 (2015)
Projected traffic65,283 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River carry?

About 47,034 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 N.B. over Metro Pk DR Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.