US Bridges

I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-14 With I-480 · Structure no. 1813382

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

About this bridge

I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av 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 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-480
CrossesSR 14 (0822) Broadway Av
LocationJct. SR-14 With I-480
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42373, -81.58165
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,781 (2015)
Projected traffic195,404 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av built?

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

What condition is I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av carry?

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

How long is I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I-480 over SR 14 (0822) Broadway Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.