US Bridges

Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .51 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1813005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110,767
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 110,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,745 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 480
CrossesRidge Road Ch 10
Location.51 Mi. W. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42194, -81.73433
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.5 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,767 (2015)
Projected traffic153,745 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10 carry?

About 110,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Ridge Road Ch 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.