US Bridges

Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .40 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805371

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,811 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
36,593
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 36,593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,791 by 2035. The structure is 1,811 ft (552 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 71 N.B.
CrossesSR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy
Location.40 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 71
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45977, -81.69477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,811 ft (552 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,593 (2015)
Projected traffic50,791 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy carry?

About 36,593 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy?

The structure is 1,811 ft (552 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 N.B. over SR 176(1328)JENNINGS Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.