US Bridges

ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .18 Mi. E. of Jct. US-6 · Structure no. 1808109

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,788
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, 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 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 6,788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,422 by 2036. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair Ave Ne(cr
CrossesIR-90 (st. Clair)
Location.18 Mi. E. of Jct. US-6
RouteCity Street 14553
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51217, -81.67326
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,788 (2016)
Projected traffic9,422 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair) built?

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

What condition is ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair) 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 ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair) carry?

About 6,788 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair)?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair Ave Ne(cr over IR-90 (st. Clair)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.