US Bridges

IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.26 MI W of JCT US42 · Structure no. 1808710

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,612
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST 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 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 64,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,681 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR90-WB over W.53
CrossesW 53 ST
Location1.26 MI W of JCT US42
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47489, -81.72284
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,612 (2015)
Projected traffic89,681 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST built?

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

What condition is IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST carry?

About 64,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IR90-WB over W.53 over W 53 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.