US Bridges

Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .08 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17 · Structure no. 1813048

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,434
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,542 by 2036. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTuxedo Ave.
CrossesIr 480 (tuxedo)
Location.08 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17
RouteCity Street M2171
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41847, -81.68019
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,434 (2016)
Projected traffic7,542 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo) carry?

About 5,434 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo)?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tuxedo Ave. over Ir 480 (tuxedo)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.