US Bridges

Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .52 Mi. E. of Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 1807897

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,045
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie) 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 15,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,882 by 2036. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarnegie Ave
CrossesIR-90 (carnegie)
Location.52 Mi. E. of Jct. I-77
RouteCity Street 14735
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49935, -81.67204
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,045 (2016)
Projected traffic20,882 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie) built?

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

What condition is Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie) 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 Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie) carry?

About 15,045 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie)?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Carnegie Ave over IR-90 (carnegie)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.