US Bridges

Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-8 With I-480 · Structure no. 1813854

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,841
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield 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 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 20,841 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,927 by 2035. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 480 W.B.
CrossesSR 8 (northfield Rd)
LocationJct. SR-8 With I-480
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42319, -81.52742
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,841 (2015)
Projected traffic28,927 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd) built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd) carry?

About 20,841 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 W.B. over SR 8 (northfield Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.