US Bridges

Ir 77 over E 14th ST

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.66 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1806904

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,893
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over E 14th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over E 14th ST in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59,893 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,131 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesE 14th ST
Location1.66 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49308, -81.67772
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,893 (2015)
Projected traffic83,131 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over E 14th ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over E 14th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over E 14th ST carry?

About 59,893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over E 14th ST?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over E 14th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.