Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.02 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-17 · Structure no. 1813110
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,715
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 44,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,064 by 2038. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE carry?
About 44,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 480 E.B. over UP 480-ES&WN Dn 77-SW&NE?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.