US Bridges

Valleyview Drive over Ir 90

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .5 MI E of JCT US20 · Structure no. 1808540

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,217
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valleyview Drive over Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valleyview Drive over Ir 90 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 10,217 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,984 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValleyview Drive
CrossesIr 90
Location.5 MI E of JCT US20
RouteCity Street 11547
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47196, -81.82681
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,217 (2015)
Projected traffic147,984 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valleyview Drive over Ir 90 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Valleyview Drive over Ir 90 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 Valleyview Drive over Ir 90 carry?

About 10,217 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Valleyview Drive over Ir 90?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Valleyview Drive over Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.