US Bridges

Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .38 Mi. E. of Jct. I-90 · Structure no. 1812093

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,843
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,838 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIr 490
CrossesDrainage Pipe
Location.38 Mi. E. of Jct. I-90
RouteInterstate 490
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47491, -81.68941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,843 (2015)
Projected traffic85,838 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe carry?

About 61,843 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Ir 490 over Drainage Pipe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.