US Bridges

Ira RD over Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 200 Ft E of Riverview · Structure no. 7745249

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,558
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ira RD over Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ira RD over Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2038. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIra RD
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location200 Ft E of Riverview
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18154, -81.5837
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2018)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ira RD over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ira RD over Cuyahoga River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ira RD over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ira RD over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ira RD over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.