US Bridges

Ir 480 over CR 18 (west 130th St)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.0 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1812904

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118,333
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over CR 18 (west 130th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over CR 18 (west 130th St) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 118,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,246 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesCR 18 (west 130th St)
Location2.0 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42065, -81.78041
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,333 (2015)
Projected traffic164,246 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over CR 18 (west 130th St) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over CR 18 (west 130th St) 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 over CR 18 (west 130th St) carry?

About 118,333 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over CR 18 (west 130th St)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over CR 18 (west 130th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.