US Bridges

Ir 90 over Sperry Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .04 MI W. Clague RD Inter · Structure no. 1808001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,109
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Sperry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 90 over Sperry Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,951 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long.

CarriesIr 90
CrossesSperry Creek
Location.04 MI W. Clague RD Inter
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47584, -81.88173
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,109 (2015)
Projected traffic138,951 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 90 over Sperry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90 over Sperry Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Sperry Creek carry?

About 100,109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Sperry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ir 90 over Sperry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.