US Bridges

Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .26 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1804081

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,752
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles 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 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 52,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,220 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71 S.B.
CrossesCR 299 (fowles Rd)
Location.26 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35923, -81.82033
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,752 (2015)
Projected traffic73,220 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd) built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd) carry?

About 52,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 S.B. over CR 299 (fowles Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.