US Bridges

Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.21 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1810804

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,347
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,347 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,034 by 2036. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Rd.
CrossesIR-271 (columbus)
Location2.21 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14
RouteCity Street 14678
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40217, -81.50839
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,347 (2016)
Projected traffic6,034 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus) carry?

About 4,347 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus)?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Rd. over IR-271 (columbus)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.