US Bridges

Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .07 MI W of JCT SR237 · Structure no. 1808567

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
839 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
106,617
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 106,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,984 by 2035. The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 90
CrossesRocky River Valley
Location.07 MI W of JCT SR237
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47187, -81.82465
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length839 ft (255.7 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,617 (2015)
Projected traffic147,984 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley built?

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

What condition is Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley carry?

About 106,617 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley?

The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 over Rocky River Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.