US Bridges

Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.34 Mi. N. of JCT US-322 · Structure no. 1810001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,861
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,861 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,863 by 2036. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIr 71 S.B.
CrossesCR 73 (wilson Mills)
Location1.34 Mi. N. of JCT US-322
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53875, -81.44962
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,861 (2016)
Projected traffic85,863 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills) carry?

About 61,861 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills)?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 S.B. over CR 73 (wilson Mills)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.