US Bridges

Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd.

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .79 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1812572

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,391
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd. in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, 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 70,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,703 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480 W.B.
CrossesSR 17 (1697) Granger Rd.
Location.79 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41715, -81.59465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,391 (2015)
Projected traffic97,703 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd. built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd. carry?

About 70,391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd.?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 W.B. over SR 17 (1697) Granger Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.