US Bridges

Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.6 MI W of JCT 71 & 480 · Structure no. 1812505

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,825
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237 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 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 27,825 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,621 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRmp Between SR 237
CrossesUP480 DN480TO71&480TO237
Location0.6 MI W of JCT 71 & 480
RouteCity Street 14675
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41997, -81.82863
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,825 (2015)
Projected traffic38,621 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237 built?

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

What condition is Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237 carry?

About 27,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp Between SR 237 over UP480 DN480TO71&480TO237?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.