US Bridges

Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .72 Mi. N. of Jct. US-422 · Structure no. 1811282

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,851
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 79,851 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,833 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 271 S.B.
CrossesCR 21 (s. Woodland Rd)
Location.72 Mi. N. of Jct. US-422
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47343, -81.48899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,851 (2015)
Projected traffic110,833 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd) carry?

About 79,851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 S.B. over CR 21 (s. Woodland Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.