US Bridges

Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.27 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-84 · Structure no. 1803727

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,034
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 71 S.B.
CrossesCR 75 (albion Rd)
Location1.27 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-84
RouteInterstate 71
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33114, -81.81683
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 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 structure4
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 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd) carry?

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

How long is Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 S.B. over CR 75 (albion Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.