US Bridges

Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · IR90 and JCT SR254 · Structure no. 1807730

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,734
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,734 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,511 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDetroit RD - SR254
CrossesIR-90(CUY-90-0595)
LocationIR90 and JCT SR254
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47253, -81.85721
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,734 (2015)
Projected traffic13,511 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595) carry?

About 9,734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595)?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Detroit RD - SR254 over IR-90(CUY-90-0595)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.