US Bridges

Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.93 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1812939

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,558
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman) 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 18,558 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,759 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTiedeman RD
CrossesIR-480 (tiedeman)
Location1.93 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteCity Street 2093
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42566, -81.76111
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
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 inspectionApril 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,558 (2015)
Projected traffic25,759 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman) built?

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

What condition is Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman) carry?

About 18,558 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman)?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Tiedeman RD over IR-480 (tiedeman)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.