US Bridges

Lancaster Dr. over IR480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17 · Structure no. 1813099

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,120
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Dr. over IR480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lancaster Dr. over IR480 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 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 18,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203,385 by 2022. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster Dr.
CrossesIR480
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17
RouteCity Street 2157
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41014, -81.66655
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,120 (2002)
Projected traffic203,385 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lancaster Dr. over IR480 built?

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

What condition is Lancaster Dr. over IR480 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lancaster Dr. over IR480 carry?

About 18,120 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Dr. over IR480?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Dr. over IR480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.