Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854)
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. I-71 and I-480 · Structure no. 1804596
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,341
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 82,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,289 by 2035. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854) built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854) carry?
About 82,341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854)?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over I-480 (CUY-480-0854)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.