US Bridges

W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.02 Mi. E. of Jct. I-90 · Structure no. 1811975

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2022. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 7th St.
CrossesIR-490 (w 7th St)
Location1.02 Mi. E. of Jct. I-90
RouteCity Street 2142
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47686, -81.67985
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St)?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W. 7th St. over IR-490 (w 7th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.