US Bridges

Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .44 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805401

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,593
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 36,593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,791 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71 S.B.
CrossesSR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB
Location.44 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46067, -81.69483
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,593 (2015)
Projected traffic50,791 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB carry?

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

How long is Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 S.B. over SR 176 SB over Ir 71 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.