US Bridges

RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB

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Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of Broadview RD · Structure no. 1813145

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
675 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2016. The structure is 675 ft (205.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRAMP(176S to 480E)
Crosses176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB
Location0.4 MI E of Broadview RD
RouteState Highway 176
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42203, -81.68573
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (1996)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2016
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB?

The structure is 675 ft (205.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RAMP(176S to 480E) over 176 Nb/Sb 480 Wn & 480EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.