US Bridges

Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1806327

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
887 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,453
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,453 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,165 by 2035. The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesIr 480 Ramps Wn & Es
LocationJct. I-480
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40718, -81.64683
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length887 ft (270.4 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,453 (2015)
Projected traffic31,165 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es carry?

About 22,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es?

The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over Ir 480 Ramps Wn & Es?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.