US Bridges

Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .17 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804685

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,169 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
41,171
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91 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 1,169 ft (356.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 71 N.B.
CrossesNsc RR & RTA91
Location.17 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42198, -81.8199
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,169 ft (356.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,171 (2015)
Projected traffic57,145 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91 built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91 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 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91 carry?

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

How long is Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91?

The structure is 1,169 ft (356.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 N.B. over Nsc RR & RTA91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.