US Bridges

Ir 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .54 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1812491

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
86,134
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 86,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,554 by 2035. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesAirport Freeway & Ramps
Location.54 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42038, -81.82843
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,134 (2015)
Projected traffic119,554 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps 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 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps carry?

About 86,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Airport Freeway & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.