US Bridges

Ir 480 over Stickney Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .73 Mi. E. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1813129

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,268
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Stickney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 480 over Stickney Creek 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 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 115,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,992 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesIr 480
CrossesStickney Creek
Location.73 Mi. E. of Jct. US-42
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42139, -81.71061
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,268 (2015)
Projected traffic159,992 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 over Stickney Creek built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over Stickney Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over Stickney Creek carry?

About 115,268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Stickney Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ir 480 over Stickney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.