US Bridges

Ir 71 over W 154 ST

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.73 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804804

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,331
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over W 154 ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over W 154 ST in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 80,331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,499 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesW 154 ST
Location1.73 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43883, -81.80415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,331 (2018)
Projected traffic111,499 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$906,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over W 154 ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 71 over W 154 ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over W 154 ST carry?

About 80,331 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over W 154 ST?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over W 154 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.