US Bridges

Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .5 MI East of IR-77/480 · Structure no. 1812522

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,157 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
53,780
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,847 by 2039. The structure is 4,157 ft (1,267.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIr 480
CrossesCuyahoga River Valley
Location.5 MI East of IR-77/480
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40788, -81.63698
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,157 ft (1,267.2 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,780 (2019)
Projected traffic61,847 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley 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 Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley carry?

About 53,780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley?

The structure is 4,157 ft (1,267.2 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Cuyahoga River Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.