US Bridges

Ir 71 over Highway Drainage

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.63 Mi.N. of Jac. I-480 · Structure no. 1805011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,452
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Highway Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 71 over Highway Drainage in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,452 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,484 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesHighway Drainage
Location3.63 Mi.N. of Jac. I-480
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44511, -81.77241
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,452 (2013)
Projected traffic6,484 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Highway Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Highway Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Highway Drainage carry?

About 6,452 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Highway Drainage?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m).

Who owns Ir 71 over Highway Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.