US Bridges

Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.52 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1810626

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,046
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 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 14,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,496 by 2036. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Rd.
CrossesIR-271 (alexander)
Location0.52 Mi. N. of Jct. I-480
RouteCity Street 14631
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35802, -81.51482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,046 (2016)
Projected traffic19,496 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander) carry?

About 14,046 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander)?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Rd. over IR-271 (alexander)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.