US Bridges

SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-14 and I-480 · Structure no. 1813390

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129,126
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway) 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 5 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 129,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,227 by 2030. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14 and Ramps
CrossesIr 480 (rmp to Broadway)
LocationJct. SR-14 and I-480
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42443, -81.57913
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,126 (2010)
Projected traffic179,227 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway) built?

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

What condition is SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway) 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 SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway) carry?

About 129,126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 and Ramps over Ir 480 (rmp to Broadway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.