US Bridges

SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville)

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Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-21 and I-480 · Structure no. 1813234

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,367
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 12,367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,165 by 2035. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesI-480 (brecksville)
LocationJct. SR-21 and I-480
RouteState Highway 21
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40743, -81.6401
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,367 (2015)
Projected traffic17,165 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville) carry?

About 12,367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville)?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over I-480 (brecksville)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.