US Bridges

Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .29 Mi. E. of Jct. US42 · Structure no. 1809148

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,525
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 50,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,129 by 2030. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 90 EB
CrossesUP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW
Location.29 Mi. E. of Jct. US42
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.474, -81.69346
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,525 (2010)
Projected traffic70,129 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW carry?

About 50,525 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 EB over UP Ir 71-1887 Dn 71 R SW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.