US Bridges

Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · IR-480/IR-271 Interchange · Structure no. 1810847

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,547
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,547 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,547 by 2037. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIr 480 WB
Crosses271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa
LocationIR-480/IR-271 Interchange
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35188, -81.51118
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,547 (2017)
Projected traffic42,547 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa carry?

About 42,547 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 WB over 271 NB Slip Ramp-Broadwa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.