US Bridges

Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-17 With I-480 · Structure no. 1813935

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,281
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,281 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,014 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesIr 480
CrossesSR 17 (libby Rd.)
LocationJct. SR-17 With I-480
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41776, -81.51706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,281 (2015)
Projected traffic67,014 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR 17 (libby Rd.) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.) carry?

About 48,281 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.)?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over SR 17 (libby Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.