US Bridges

Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .15 Mi.S. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1803999

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,678
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek 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 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 81,678 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,369 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location.15 Mi.S. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35335, -81.81856
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,678 (2015)
Projected traffic113,369 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Baldwin Creek built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 81,678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Ir 71 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.