US Bridges

SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1 MI S I-90 · Structure no. 1805436

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,073 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
75,259
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R) 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 75,259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,459 by 2035. The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 176 NB
CrossesIR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R)
LocationApprox 1 MI S I-90
RouteState Highway 176
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46132, -81.69399
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,073 ft (327.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,259 (2015)
Projected traffic104,459 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R) built?

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

What condition is SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R) 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 SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R) carry?

About 75,259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R)?

The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 176 NB over IR-71NB (CUY-71-1791R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.