US Bridges

Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .54 MI W of IR71 · Structure no. 1802089

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2022. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRmp B4 to 480E
CrossesSR 17
Location.54 MI W of IR71
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41846, -81.82854
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17 built?

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

What condition is Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp B4 to 480E over SR 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.