US Bridges

Ir 480 over CSX RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.13 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1812513

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91,273
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over CSX RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 91,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,687 by 2035. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.13 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42046, -81.79864
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,273 (2015)
Projected traffic126,687 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ir 480 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over CSX RR 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 480 over CSX RR carry?

About 91,273 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over CSX RR?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.