US Bridges

Ir 90 over Fulton Road

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .43 Mi. W. of Jct. US42 · Structure no. 1807854

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128,858
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Fulton Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 90 over Fulton Road 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 5 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 128,858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,855 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 90
CrossesFulton Road
Location.43 Mi. W. of Jct. US42
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47395, -81.70768
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,858 (2015)
Projected traffic178,855 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
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 90 over Fulton Road built?

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

What condition is Ir 90 over Fulton Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Fulton Road carry?

About 128,858 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Fulton Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 over Fulton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.