US Bridges

Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .17 Mi. N. of Jct. Ir 480 · Structure no. 1804650

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,383 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
41,171
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 41,171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,145 by 2035. The structure is 1,383 ft (421.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 71 SB
CrossesNsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy
Location.17 Mi. N. of Jct. Ir 480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42191, -81.82011
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,383 ft (421.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,171 (2015)
Projected traffic57,145 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy carry?

About 41,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy?

The structure is 1,383 ft (421.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 SB over Nsc RTA91 Airpt Frwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.