US Bridges

Ir 71 over Sylvia DR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.43 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804359

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,588
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Sylvia DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Sylvia DR 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 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 111,588 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,884 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesSylvia DR
Location1.43 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39877, -81.81655
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,588 (2015)
Projected traffic154,884 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Sylvia DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ir 71 over Sylvia DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Sylvia DR carry?

About 111,588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Sylvia DR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Sylvia DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.