US Bridges

West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .82 MI E of JCT SR10 · Structure no. 1808699

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 65th Street
CrossesIR-90 WB (W65th)
Location.82 MI E of JCT SR10
RouteCity Street 2775
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47211, -81.73015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2015)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th) carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West 65th Street over IR-90 WB (W65th)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.