US Bridges

SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-17 With I-480 · Structure no. 1802402

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,916
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,479 by 2035. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17 Brookpark RD
CrossesI-480 (granger)
LocationJct. SR-17 With I-480
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41957, -81.6815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,916 (2015)
Projected traffic23,479 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger) carry?

About 16,916 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger)?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 Brookpark RD over I-480 (granger)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.