US Bridges

S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .38 E. of Jct. US-6 · Structure no. 1808192

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Marginal RD (CR7
CrossesIR-90 (s. Marginal)
Location.38 E. of Jct. US-6
RouteCity Street 14708
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51614, -81.67547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2016)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal) 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 S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal) carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Marginal RD (CR7 over IR-90 (s. Marginal)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.