US Bridges

Memphis Ave. over IR-71

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.89 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1805134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,781
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memphis Ave. over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memphis Ave. 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 6 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 11,781 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,352 by 2035. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMemphis Ave.
CrossesIR-71
Location3.89 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteCity Street 14630
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44588, -81.76593
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,781 (2015)
Projected traffic16,352 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Memphis Ave. over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Memphis Ave. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Memphis Ave. over IR-71 carry?

About 11,781 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Memphis Ave. over IR-71?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Memphis Ave. over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.