US Bridges

W. 130th St. over IR-71

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.15 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1804987

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,475
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 130th St. over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 130th St. over IR-71 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 5 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 13,475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,703 by 2035. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. 130th St.
CrossesIR-71
Location3.15 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteCounty Highway 2466
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44475, -81.77977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,475 (2015)
Projected traffic18,703 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 130th St. over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is W. 130th St. over IR-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W. 130th St. over IR-71 carry?

About 13,475 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W. 130th St. over IR-71?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns W. 130th St. over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.