US Bridges

Ir 77 over W&le RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .87 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1806572

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over W&le RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over W&le RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 5 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 90,655 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,829 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 77
CrossesW&le RR
Location.87 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 77
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46354, -81.65749
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,655 (2015)
Projected traffic125,829 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over W&le RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Ir 77 over W&le RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over W&le RR carry?

About 90,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over W&le RR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over W&le RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.