US Bridges

W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.26 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804928

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2022. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 143rd ST Mr 2501
CrossesIR-71
Location2.26 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteCity Street M2501
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43814, -81.79394
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71 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 2023.

How much traffic does W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W 143rd ST Mr 2501 over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.