US Bridges

SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-94 With I-480 · Structure no. 1809644

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,885
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 18,885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,212 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 94
CrossesI-480 (state Rd)
LocationJct. SR-94 With I-480
RouteState Highway 94
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42147, -81.70987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,885 (2015)
Projected traffic26,212 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 94 over I-480 (state Rd) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd) 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 SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd) carry?

About 18,885 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd)?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over I-480 (state Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.