US Bridges

Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .27 Mi. N of JCT I-71 · Structure no. 1807625

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,186
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,186 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,138 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71& IR-90
CrossesStarkweather Ave
Location.27 Mi. N of JCT I-71
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47743, -81.69315
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,186 (2015)
Projected traffic14,138 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave carry?

About 10,186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71& IR-90 over Starkweather Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.