US Bridges

Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.36 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805584

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
467 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,035
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R 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 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 72,035 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,985 by 2035. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesIR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R
Location1.36 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47422, -81.69306
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,035 (2015)
Projected traffic99,985 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (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 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R carry?

About 72,035 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over IR490-RAMP-ES&IR90-1463R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.