US Bridges

Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.04 Mi. S. of JCT US-322 · Structure no. 1811495

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,412
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 11,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2035. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrainard RD
CrossesIR271&271X (brainard)
Location2.04 Mi. S. of JCT US-322
RouteCity Street 14668
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50376, -81.47671
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,412 (2015)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard) carry?

About 11,412 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard)?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Brainard RD over IR271&271X (brainard)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.