US Bridges

Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .74 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17 · Structure no. 1812734

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,141
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 24,141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,508 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480 W.B.
CrossesCR 53 (rockside Rd)
Location.74 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40955, -81.50772
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,141 (2015)
Projected traffic33,508 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$966,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd) carry?

About 24,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 W.B. over CR 53 (rockside Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.