US Bridges

Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .4 Mi. E. of Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 1807862

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,148 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Ave
CrossesIR-90 (cedar)
Location.4 Mi. E. of Jct. I-77
RouteCity Street 14565
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49855, -81.67358
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2015)
Projected traffic3,148 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar) carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar)?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Ave over IR-90 (cedar)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.