US Bridges

SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-175 With I-480 · Structure no. 1811169

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
833 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,634
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,634 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,536 by 2035. The structure is 833 ft (253.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 175 Richmond RD
CrossesIr 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B
LocationJct. SR-175 With I-480
RouteState Highway 175
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43649, -81.49773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length833 ft (253.8 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,634 (2015)
Projected traffic17,536 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B carry?

About 12,634 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B?

The structure is 833 ft (253.8 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 175 Richmond RD over Ir 271 Ir 480N Togo 271B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.