US Bridges

Inner DR over SR 237

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.13 MI S SR 17 · Structure no. 1810308

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,060
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inner DR over SR 237 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inner DR over SR 237 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 27,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,559 by 2034. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInner DR
CrossesSR 237
Location1.13 MI S SR 17
RouteState Highway 237
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40784, -81.83471
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,060 (2014)
Projected traffic37,559 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Inner DR over SR 237 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inner DR over SR 237 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Inner DR over SR 237 carry?

About 27,060 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Inner DR over SR 237?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Inner DR over SR 237?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.