US Bridges

Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.85 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1812947

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,040
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,936 by 2020. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp En
CrossesEntrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree
Location1.85 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42532, -81.7601
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 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 length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,040 (2000)
Projected traffic13,936 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree built?

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

What condition is Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree carry?

About 10,040 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp En over Entrnce Ramp Ov Big Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.