US Bridges

Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .35 Mi. E. of Jct. US-6 · Structure no. 1808168

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,674
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside) 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 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeside Ave (CR-7
CrossesIR-90 (lakeside)
Location.35 Mi. E. of Jct. US-6
RouteCity Street 14732
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51447, -81.67419
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2015)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside) built?

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

What condition is Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside) 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 Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside) carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside)?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Ave (CR-7 over IR-90 (lakeside)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.