US Bridges

Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.38 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-43 · Structure no. 1811118

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,038
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 51 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 8,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,157 by 2035. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp NE
CrossesIr 271 271X
Location1.38 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-43
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43319, -81.50311
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,038 (2015)
Projected traffic11,157 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X carry?

About 8,038 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp NE over Ir 271 271X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.