US Bridges

I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .11 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1812130

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129,126
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,227 by 2030. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-480 EB Ramps
CrossesIR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken
Location.11 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42544, -81.57973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,126 (2010)
Projected traffic179,227 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken carry?

About 129,126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-480 EB Ramps over IR480&14RMP Ovr Mccraken?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.