US Bridges

Turney RD over IR480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.35 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1812564

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,767
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turney RD over IR480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turney RD over IR480 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 48 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 18,767 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,328 by 2035. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurney RD
CrossesIR480
Location1.35 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-14
RouteCity Street 14592
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41373, -81.60365
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,767 (2015)
Projected traffic212,328 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Turney RD over IR480 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Turney RD over IR480 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Turney RD over IR480 carry?

About 18,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Turney RD over IR480?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Turney RD over IR480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.