US Bridges

480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · @ I480 to 176 Interchange · Structure no. 1813137

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2022. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries480E Ramp to 176N
CrossesUP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480
Location@ I480 to 176 Interchange
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42109, -81.68597
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 480E Ramp to 176N over UP SR 176 Ramp NE Dn 480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.