US Bridges

Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.73 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804839

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,659 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEntrance Ramp NS
CrossesW 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71
Location1.73 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43916, -81.80428
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.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2015)
Projected traffic11,659 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71 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 Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Ramp NS over W 154 ST SB Ramp to I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.