US Bridges

Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. US-322 With I-271 · Structure no. 1811673

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,428
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 49,428 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,606 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 271 S.B
CrossesUsr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9
LocationJct. US-322 With I-271
RouteInterstate 271
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51977, -81.44558
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 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 width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,428 (2015)
Projected traffic68,606 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ 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 Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9 carry?

About 49,428 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 271 S.B over Usr 322 (1341) @ MP 34.9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.