US Bridges

Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .56 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-43 · Structure no. 1811045

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,350
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,249 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 271 N.B.
CrossesCR 11 (miles Rd)
Location.56 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-43
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42398, -81.50853
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,350 (2015)
Projected traffic53,249 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$648,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd) carry?

About 40,350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 N.B. over CR 11 (miles Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.