US Bridges

Ir 90 over Spencer Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .43 MI W. of JCT SR254 · Structure no. 1807668

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,109
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Spencer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ir 90 over Spencer Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 100,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,951 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 253 ft wide.

CarriesIr 90
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location.43 MI W. of JCT SR254
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47534, -81.86467
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width253 ft (77 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,109 (2015)
Projected traffic138,951 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 90 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90 over Spencer Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 100,109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 253 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.