US Bridges

Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .63 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1810332

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,349
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,349 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,976 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky River Dr.
CrossesIR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S
Location.63 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71
RouteState Highway 237
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41929, -81.83085
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,349 (2015)
Projected traffic12,976 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S 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 Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S carry?

About 9,349 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky River Dr. over IR480 EB to Go IR71 Nb/S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.