US Bridges

Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.17 MI E of JCT SR237 · Structure no. 1808117

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,702
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, 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 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 6,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,302 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlger Road (CR-786
CrossesIR-90 (alger)
Location1.17 MI E of JCT SR237
RouteCounty Highway 2922
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4691, -81.80058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,702 (2015)
Projected traffic9,302 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger) 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 Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger) carry?

About 6,702 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger)?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Alger Road (CR-786 over IR-90 (alger)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.