Clark Ave over IR-71
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.11 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805525
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,895
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Ave over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Ave over IR-71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 9,895 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,734 by 2035. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clark Ave over IR-71 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Clark Ave 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Clark Ave over IR-71 carry?
About 9,895 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Clark Ave over IR-71?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Ave over IR-71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.