US Bridges

Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. I-271 With I-480 · Structure no. 1810839

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,141
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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 24,141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,508 by 2035. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 480 W.B.
CrossesIr 271 (CUY-271-0405)
LocationJct. I-271 With I-480
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40825, -81.50652
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,141 (2015)
Projected traffic33,508 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405) carry?

About 24,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405)?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 W.B. over Ir 271 (CUY-271-0405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.