US Bridges

Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.87 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804898

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80,331
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St) 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 80,331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,499 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesCR 66 (w 150 St)
Location1.87 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43879, -81.80148
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.1 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,331 (2015)
Projected traffic111,499 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St) built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St) carry?

About 80,331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over CR 66 (w 150 St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.