US Bridges

Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-43 With I-271 · Structure no. 1810898

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,350
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,006 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 271 S.B
CrossesSR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2
LocationJct. SR-43 With I-271
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41335, -81.50757
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,350 (2015)
Projected traffic56,006 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$816,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2 carry?

About 40,350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 S.B over SR 43 (0734) @ MP 26.2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.