US Bridges

SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-252 With I-480 · Structure no. 1810405

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,407
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 19,407 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,937 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesI-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd)
LocationJct. SR-252 With I-480
RouteState Highway 252
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41298, -81.902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,407 (2015)
Projected traffic26,937 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd) carry?

About 19,407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd)?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over I-480 (grt Nrthrn Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.