US Bridges

Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. US-322 With I-27 · Structure no. 1811649

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,660
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 39,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,048 by 2008. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp West of I-271
CrossesUsr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9
LocationJct. US-322 With I-27
RouteInterstate 271
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5198, -81.44578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,660 (1988)
Projected traffic55,048 by 2008
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9 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 Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9 carry?

About 39,660 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp West of I-271 over Usr 322 (1340) @ MP 34.9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.