US Bridges

Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .21 Mi. E. of Jct. US-322 · Structure no. 1808044

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,796
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 5,796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,045 by 2036. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne Ave
CrossesIR-90 (payne)
Location.21 Mi. E. of Jct. US-322
RouteCity Street 14736
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5071, -81.67152
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,796 (2016)
Projected traffic8,045 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne) 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 Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne) carry?

About 5,796 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Payne Ave over IR-90 (payne)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.