US Bridges

SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.38 M. North of SR-82 · Structure no. 1803808

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,034
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,283 by 2035. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesSB Ir 71
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location1.38 M. North of SR-82
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3331, -81.81697
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 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
Detour if closed—
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 SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

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

How long is SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ir 71 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.