US Bridges

Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.28 Mi. N. of JCT US-322 · Structure no. 1811851

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,713 by 2035. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland RD
CrossesIR271&271X (highland)
Location2.28 Mi. N. of JCT US-322
RouteCity Street 14571
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55244, -81.44838
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,439 (2015)
Projected traffic11,713 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland) built?

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

What condition is Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland) carry?

About 8,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland)?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD over IR271&271X (highland)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.