US Bridges

Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .75 Mi. N. of Jct. US-322 · Structure no. 1811762

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,462
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 9,462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,133 by 2035. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgebury Blvd.
CrossesIR271&271X (ridgebury)
Location.75 Mi. N. of Jct. US-322
RouteCity Street 7988
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53046, -81.44727
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,462 (2015)
Projected traffic13,133 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury) carry?

About 9,462 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury)?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgebury Blvd. over IR271&271X (ridgebury)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.