US Bridges

Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .26 MI E of JCT SR254 · Structure no. 1807757

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,259
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 16,259 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,567 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWagar RD - CR260
CrossesIR-90 (wagar)
Location.26 MI E of JCT SR254
RouteCity Street 11550
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47184, -81.8524
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,259 (2015)
Projected traffic22,567 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar) 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 Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar) carry?

About 16,259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Wagar RD - CR260 over IR-90 (wagar)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.