US Bridges

Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .15 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1813374

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140,781
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 140,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195,404 by 2035. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesNsc W&le RR & Mill Creek
Location.15 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42258, -81.5843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,781 (2015)
Projected traffic195,404 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill 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 Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek carry?

About 140,781 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Nsc W&le RR & Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.