US Bridges

Ir 480 over Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.85 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1812955

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112,886
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 480 over Big Creek 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 112,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,686 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.85 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42605, -81.75988
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,886 (2015)
Projected traffic156,686 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ir 480 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over Big Creek 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 Big Creek carry?

About 112,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Big Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.