US Bridges

NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.38 M. North of SR-82 · Structure no. 1803816

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,034
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ir 71 over I-80 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 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 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesNB Ir 71
CrossesI-80 Ohio Turnpike
Location1.38 M. North of SR-82
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33297, -81.81661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 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 NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike built?

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

What condition is NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

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

How long is NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ir 71 over I-80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.