US Bridges

Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.29 Mi. S. of JCT US-322 · Structure no. 1811460

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
583 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 21,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,412 by 2035. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar RD
CrossesIR271&271X (cedar)
Location2.29 Mi. S. of JCT US-322
RouteCity Street 14567
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50123, -81.48167
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length583 ft (177.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,190 (2015)
Projected traffic29,412 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar) carry?

About 21,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar)?

The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar RD over IR271&271X (cedar)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.