US Bridges

SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.89 MI E I 480 · Structure no. 1802054

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,093
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 18,093 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,113 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesRAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB
Location2.89 MI E I 480
RouteState Highway 17
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41866, -81.82996
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,093 (2015)
Projected traffic25,113 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB carry?

About 18,093 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over RAMP-I480 WB to SR237 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.