US Bridges

W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .27 Mi. E. of JCT I-90 · Structure no. 1812068

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,623
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 18,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,849 by 2035. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 14th St.
CrossesIR-490 (W14th St)
Location.27 Mi. E. of JCT I-90
RouteCity Street 2515
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47346, -81.69126
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,623 (2015)
Projected traffic25,849 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St) carry?

About 18,623 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St)?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns W. 14th St. over IR-490 (W14th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.