US Bridges

Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.6MI West of Exit 11 · Structure no. 1829971

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,922 by 2010. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBarr RD
CrossesIr 80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.6MI West of Exit 11
RouteCity Street M1191
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28008, -81.64891
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (1990)
Projected traffic34,922 by 2010
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Barr RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.