US Bridges

Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. I-271 With I-480N · Structure no. 1811088

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
698 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
49,927
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 49,927 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,299 by 2035. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 480N EB
CrossesIr 271 422WB to Go 271SB
LocationJct. I-271 With I-480N
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42864, -81.50821
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,927 (2015)
Projected traffic69,299 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB carry?

About 49,927 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480N EB over Ir 271 422WB to Go 271SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.