Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. US-42 and I-71 · Structure no. 1804022
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,839
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road 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 5 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 40,839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,685 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road 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 (42-0577) Pearl Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road carry?
About 40,839 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 S.B over (42-0577) Pearl Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.