US Bridges

CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.06 MI E.Basset RD Inter · Structure no. 1807978

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-162 Cahoon RD
CrossesIR-90 (cahoon)
Location1.06 MI E.Basset RD Inter
RouteCity Street 14647
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46668, -81.93058
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$600,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon) carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon)?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR-162 Cahoon RD over IR-90 (cahoon)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.