US Bridges

Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .14 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1810685

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,286
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 6,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,725 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForbes Rd.
CrossesIR-271(FORBES)
Location.14 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14
RouteCity Street 14636
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37277, -81.51529
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,286 (2015)
Projected traffic8,725 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES) 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 Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES) carry?

About 6,286 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES)?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Forbes Rd. over IR-271(FORBES)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.