US Bridges

Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.59 Mi. N. of JCT US-422 · Structure no. 1811436

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,728
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 8,728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,114 by 2035. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmount Blvd. EB
CrossesIR271&271X (fairmount)
Location1.59 Mi. N. of JCT US-422
RouteCity Street 14560
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48616, -81.48649
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,728 (2015)
Projected traffic12,114 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount) carry?

About 8,728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount)?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount Blvd. EB over IR271&271X (fairmount)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.