US Bridges

Southwood Drive over Ir 480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.39 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1812971

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwood Drive over Ir 480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwood Drive over Ir 480 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181,904 by 2022. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwood Drive
CrossesIr 480
Location1.39 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteCity Street 2085
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4243, -81.75111
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic181,904 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Southwood Drive over Ir 480 built?

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

What condition is Southwood Drive over Ir 480 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Southwood Drive over Ir 480 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Southwood Drive over Ir 480?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Southwood Drive over Ir 480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.