Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. East of JCT I-71 · Structure no. 1811991
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,462 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,091
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 72,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,062 by 2035. The structure is 3,462 ft (1,055.2 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River 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 Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 72,091 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 3,462 ft (1,055.2 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 490 over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.