US Bridges

Brecksville Road over I-271

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.20 MI E of SR 176 · Structure no. 7708858

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,526
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brecksville Road over I-271 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brecksville Road over I-271 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 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 8,526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,666 by 2035. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrecksville Road
CrossesI-271
Location0.20 MI E of SR 176
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22327, -81.63804
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,526 (2015)
Projected traffic40,666 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brecksville Road over I-271 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Brecksville Road over I-271 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brecksville Road over I-271 carry?

About 8,526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brecksville Road over I-271?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brecksville Road over I-271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.