US Bridges

W. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.)

GoodPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.44 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804952

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,674
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,636 by 2022. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. 140th St.
CrossesIR-71(UND W. 140th St.)
Location2.44 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteCity Street 1781
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43873, -81.79061
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,674 (2002)
Projected traffic35,636 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is W. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.) 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. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.) carry?

About 25,674 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.)?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W. 140th St. over IR-71(UND W. 140th St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.