US Bridges

Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.62 Mi. S. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805193

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2036. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 71 NB Ramp to D
CrossesIr 71 SB
Location1.62 Mi. S. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45143, -81.7313
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2016)
Projected traffic6,288 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 NB Ramp to D over Ir 71 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.