US Bridges

SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · I-90 SR252 JCT · Structure no. 1810421

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,776
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 21,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,225 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesI-90 (CUY-90-0356)
LocationI-90 SR252 JCT
RouteState Highway 252
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47254, -81.90156
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,776 (2015)
Projected traffic30,225 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356) carry?

About 21,776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356)?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over I-90 (CUY-90-0356)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.