US Bridges

Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.64 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1806211

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,222
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,222 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,932 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77 Nb.
CrossesCR 145 (hillside Rd)
Location2.64 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36882, -81.65128
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,222 (2015)
Projected traffic66,932 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd) carry?

About 48,222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 Nb. over CR 145 (hillside Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.