US Bridges

Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .17 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-21 · Structure no. 1812548

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,156 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
80,534
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana 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 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 80,534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,781 by 2035. The structure is 4,156 ft (1,266.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIr 480 E.B.
CrossesCuyahoga River-Ohio Cana
Location.17 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-21
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40882, -81.63039
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,156 ft (1,266.6 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,534 (2015)
Projected traffic111,781 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana carry?

About 80,534 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana?

The structure is 4,156 ft (1,266.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 E.B. over Cuyahoga River-Ohio Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.