US Bridges

E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.66 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1806912

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,326
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,884 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 14th St. Ramp
CrossesIR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB
Location1.66 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14
RouteCity Street E14TH
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49562, -81.67732
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,326 (2016)
Projected traffic19,884 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB 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 E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB carry?

About 14,326 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E. 14th St. Ramp over IR-77NB Rmp to E14th NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.