US Bridges

Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Over Ir 71 and over SR 17 · Structure no. 1804472

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2022. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesRamp Es to I-71
CrossesIr 71 Mainline
LocationOver Ir 71 and over SR 17
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41866, -81.81791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline built?

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

What condition is Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline 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 Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Es to I-71 over Ir 71 Mainline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.