US Bridges

Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .70 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1806254

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 40,210 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,811 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 77 Sb.
CrossesCR 53 (rockside Rd)
Location.70 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39677, -81.653
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,210 (2015)
Projected traffic55,811 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$728,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside 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 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) carry?

About 40,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd)?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 Sb. over CR 53 (rockside Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.