US Bridges

Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .41 Mi. S. of Jct. US-322 · Structure no. 1811614

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,977
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 64,977 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,188 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 271 N.B.
CrossesMarsol RD @ MP 34.5
Location.41 Mi. S. of Jct. US-322
RouteInterstate 271
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51471, -81.44889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,977 (2015)
Projected traffic90,188 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 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5 carry?

About 64,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 N.B. over Marsol RD @ MP 34.5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.