As years progress , even the most solid infrastructure begins to show signs of wear and age . This was the case with Cleveland ’ s I-90 Innerbelt Bridge , which carried thousands of commuters and goods across the Cuyahoga River every day . Built in 1959 , the truss bridge began to succumb to corrosion and structural deterioration . After studies to determine the best course of action , the Ohio Department of Transportation made the decision to demolish the existing bridge and replace it with twin bridges to usher eastbound and westbound commuters with unprecedented efficiency . With the westbound bridge already built , the joint venture group Trumbull-Great Lakes- Ruhlin ( TGR ) was selected to