US Bridges

Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.01 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17 · Structure no. 1806351

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,662 by 2033. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Wn
CrossesUP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R
Location2.01 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40708, -81.64744
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2013)
Projected traffic6,662 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R built?

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

What condition is Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Wn over UP Ir 77 Dn IR-480-L/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.