Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd)
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.15 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804383
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 111,588
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd) 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 6 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 111,588 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,884 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd) built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd) carry?
About 111,588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd)?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over CR 87 (snow Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.