US Bridges

Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.84 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1806939

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,483
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90 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 8,483 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,774 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Es to I-77 SB
CrossesUP Ir 90
Location1.84 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4952, -81.67955
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,483 (2015)
Projected traffic11,774 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90 carry?

About 8,483 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Es to I-77 SB over UP Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.