US Bridges

Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .26 Mi. E. of Jct. US-6 · Structure no. 1808133

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159,118 by 2022. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton Ave.
CrossesIr 90
Location.26 Mi. E. of Jct. US-6
RouteCity Street 3774
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51348, -81.67328
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic159,118 by 2022
Trucks0%
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 Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90 built?

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

What condition is Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90 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 Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Ave. over Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.