West 159th Street over IR-90
GoodCuyahoga County, Ohio · .74 MI E of JCT SR237 · Structure no. 1808060
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,664
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 159th Street over IR-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 159th Street over IR-90 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,132 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 159th Street over IR-90 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is West 159th Street over IR-90 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does West 159th Street over IR-90 carry?
About 4,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West 159th Street over IR-90?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns West 159th Street over IR-90?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.