US Bridges

CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .95 Mi. S. of JCT US-42 · Structure no. 1805258

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 8,064 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,193 by 2035. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-37 Denison Ave.
CrossesIR-71
Location.95 Mi. S. of JCT US-42
RouteCity Street 14555
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45396, -81.71977
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,064 (2015)
Projected traffic11,193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71 carry?

About 8,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns CR-37 Denison Ave. over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.