US Bridges

Woodward Avenue over I-90

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .59 MI E of JCT SR237 · Structure no. 1808656

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,664
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Avenue over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward Avenue over I-90 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,583 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Avenue
CrossesI-90
Location.59 MI E of JCT SR237
RouteCity Street 7809
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46947, -81.81176
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,664 (2015)
Projected traffic130,583 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Woodward Avenue over I-90 built?

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

What condition is Woodward Avenue over I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Woodward Avenue over I-90 carry?

About 4,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Avenue over I-90?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Avenue over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.