US Bridges

Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.46 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804774

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,020
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 103,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,992 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 71
CrossesNsc RR & RTA89
Location1.46 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43784, -81.80882
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,020 (2015)
Projected traffic142,992 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89 carry?

About 103,020 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Nsc RR & RTA89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.