Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. I-271 With I-480N · Structure no. 1811096
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 471 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,435
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 51 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 56,435 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,332 by 2020. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271 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 Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271 carry?
About 56,435 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271?
The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 480N W.B. over Ir 271?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.