Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.34 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1804294
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,230
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 8,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,423 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71 carry?
About 8,230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon RD CR-131 over Ir 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.