US Bridges

Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-252 · Structure no. 1814079

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,753
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 68,753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,429 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesCR 170 (fitch Rd)
Location1.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-252
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40477, -81.921
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,753 (2015)
Projected traffic95,429 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd) carry?

About 68,753 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over CR 170 (fitch Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.