US Bridges

Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-14 CR12 & I-271 · Structure no. 1810650

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,422
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146) 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 14,422 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,018 by 2035. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesI-271 (CUY-271-0146)
LocationJct. SR-14 CR12 & I-271
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37058, -81.51449
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,422 (2015)
Projected traffic20,018 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146) built?

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

What condition is Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146) carry?

About 14,422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146)?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over I-271 (CUY-271-0146)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.