US Bridges

Bellaire Rd. over IR-71

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.71 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1805045

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,872
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Rd. over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellaire Rd. over IR-71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, 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 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 8,872 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,314 by 2035. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBellaire Rd.
CrossesIR-71
Location3.71 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteCity Street 14654
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44497, -81.76927
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,872 (2015)
Projected traffic12,314 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellaire Rd. over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Bellaire Rd. 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 Bellaire Rd. over IR-71 carry?

About 8,872 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bellaire Rd. over IR-71?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire Rd. over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.