US Bridges

W. 14th ST over Ir 71

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .77 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,702
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 14th ST over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 14th ST over Ir 71 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 6,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,302 by 2038. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 14th ST
CrossesIr 71
Location.77 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46464, -81.69425
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,702 (2015)
Projected traffic9,302 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 14th ST over Ir 71 built?

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

What condition is W. 14th ST over Ir 71 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W. 14th ST over Ir 71 carry?

About 6,702 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. 14th ST over Ir 71?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W. 14th ST over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.