US Bridges

Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .12 MI E of JCT SR254 · Structure no. 1807749

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,405
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr) 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 19,405 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,288 by 2022. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestway Drive
CrossesIR-90 (westway Dr)
Location.12 MI E of JCT SR254
RouteCity Street 11561
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47216, -81.8551
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,405 (2002)
Projected traffic118,288 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr) built?

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

What condition is Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr) carry?

About 19,405 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr)?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Westway Drive over IR-90 (westway Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.