US Bridges

Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .59 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82 · Structure no. 1805762

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,473
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 4,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,209 by 2036. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakes Rd.
CrossesIR-77 (und Oakes Rd.)
Location.59 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82
RouteCity Street 14595
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30771, -81.64912
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,473 (2016)
Projected traffic6,209 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.) carry?

About 4,473 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.)?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oakes Rd. over IR-77 (und Oakes Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.