US Bridges

Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .87 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1813404

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142,337
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 142,337 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,564 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 146 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesCR 8 (lee Rd)
Location.87 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42473, -81.56484
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,337 (2015)
Projected traffic197,564 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd) carry?

About 142,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over CR 8 (lee Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.