US Bridges

East 71st ST over CSXT RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · South of Grant Ave. · Structure no. 1832301

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,913
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 71st ST over CSXT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 71st ST over CSXT RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 71st ST
CrossesCSXT RR
LocationSouth of Grant Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43831, -81.64016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,913 (2018)
Projected traffic4,043 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 East 71st ST over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 71st ST over CSXT RR 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 East 71st ST over CSXT RR carry?

About 2,913 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East 71st ST over CSXT RR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns East 71st ST over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.