US Bridges

Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1 Mi. S. of JCT SR87/422 · Structure no. 1811207

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,069
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81,069 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,524 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 271X
CrossesHarvard RD (CR-43)
Location1 Mi. S. of JCT SR87/422
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44947, -81.49177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,069 (2015)
Projected traffic112,524 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43) carry?

About 81,069 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271X over Harvard RD (CR-43)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.