US Bridges

IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.95 MI E of JCT SR237 · Structure no. 1808206

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
660 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
57,557
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 57,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,889 by 2035. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR90-EB over Josly
CrossesJoslyn RD NS RTA84
Location1.95 MI E of JCT SR237
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46752, -81.78524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,557 (2015)
Projected traffic79,889 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84 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 IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84 carry?

About 57,557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IR90-EB over Josly over Joslyn RD NS RTA84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.