US Bridges

E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.56 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-2 · Structure no. 1808257

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,363
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 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 9,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,996 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 55th ST
CrossesIR-90 (e 55th)
Location1.56 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-2
RouteCity Street 14701
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52981, -81.65201
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,363 (2015)
Projected traffic12,996 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th) 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 E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th) carry?

About 9,363 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns E. 55th ST over IR-90 (e 55th)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.