Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy
GoodCuyahoga County, Ohio · .49 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1804146
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,752
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy carry?
About 52,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 S.B. over Big Creek Pkwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.