US Bridges

Ir 480 over CSX RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.65 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1812920

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128,003
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over CSX RR 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 6 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 128,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,668 by 2035. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesCSX RR
Location2.65 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42296, -81.7737
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,003 (2015)
Projected traffic177,668 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over CSX RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over CSX RR carry?

About 128,003 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over CSX RR?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.