US Bridges

Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .72 Mi. N. of Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 1803875

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,948
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, 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 4,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,868 by 2036. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitney RD
CrossesIR71 (under Whitney Rd)
Location.72 Mi. N. of Jct. I-80
RouteCity Street 13409
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34297, -81.81797
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,948 (2016)
Projected traffic6,868 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd) built?

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

What condition is Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd) carry?

About 4,948 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd)?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney RD over IR71 (under Whitney Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.