US Bridges

Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd.

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .36 MI E of JCT SR283DA · Structure no. 1808400

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,442
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd. in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 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 115,442 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,233 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 90
CrossesMartin Luther King Blvd.
Location.36 MI E of JCT SR283DA
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53918, -81.63149
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.6 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,442 (2015)
Projected traffic160,233 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd. carry?

About 115,442 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 over Martin Luther King Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.