US Bridges

Idlewood Drive over I-480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .83 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1812998

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

About this bridge

Idlewood Drive over I-480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idlewood Drive over I-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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181,904 by 2022. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIdlewood Drive
CrossesI-480
Location.83 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteCity Street 2048
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42254, -81.74072
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Idlewood Drive over I-480 built?

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

What condition is Idlewood Drive over I-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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Idlewood Drive over I-480 carry?

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

How long is Idlewood Drive over I-480?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Idlewood Drive over I-480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.