US Bridges

Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .31 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-43 · Structure no. 1810952

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,867 by 2035. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 271 S.B.
CrossesNsc RR @ MP 26.5
Location.31 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-43
RouteInterstate 271
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41774, -81.50865
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,250 (2015)
Projected traffic55,867 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$858,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5 carry?

About 40,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 S.B. over Nsc RR @ MP 26.5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.