US Bridges

Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.03 Mi. N. of JCT US-422 · Structure no. 1811347

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,851
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 79,851 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,833 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 271 SB
CrossesShaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9
Location1.03 Mi. N. of JCT US-422
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4778, -81.48817
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 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 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9 carry?

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

How long is Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 SB over Shaker Blvd EB @ MP 30.9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.