US Bridges

Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82 · Structure no. 1805703

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,363
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 3,363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,668 by 2022. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland DR
CrossesIR-77 (und Highland Dr)
Location1.2 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82
RouteCity Street 14602
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29942, -81.64379
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,363 (2002)
Projected traffic4,668 by 2022
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr) 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 Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr) carry?

About 3,363 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr)?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Highland DR over IR-77 (und Highland Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.