US Bridges

Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .64 Mi. E. of Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 1807927

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,855
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 10,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,067 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Ave CR-38
CrossesIR-90 (prospect)
Location.64 Mi. E. of Jct. I-77
RouteCity Street 14702
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5008, -81.67062
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,855 (2015)
Projected traffic15,067 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect) 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 Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect) carry?

About 10,855 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave CR-38 over IR-90 (prospect)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.