US Bridges

Camden RD over Ir 480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .94 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-8 · Structure no. 1813625

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden RD over Ir 480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camden RD over Ir 480 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219,512 by 2022. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCamden RD
CrossesIr 480
Location.94 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-8
RouteCity Street 13879
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42453, -81.54536
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic219,512 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Camden RD over Ir 480 built?

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

What condition is Camden RD over Ir 480 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Camden RD over Ir 480 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Camden RD over Ir 480?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Camden RD over Ir 480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.