US Bridges

Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5.3MI East of Exit 152 · Structure no. 1829289

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2010. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 80 Tpk
CrossesLindbergh Blvd
Location5.3MI East of Exit 152
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35698, -81.89297
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (1990)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2010
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 80 Tpk over Lindbergh Blvd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.