US Bridges

Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .63 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-252 · Structure no. 1814095

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,297
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge) 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 6 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,904 by 2036. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButternut Ridge
CrossesIR-480 (butternut Ridge)
Location.63 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-252
RouteCity Street 14598
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40902, -81.91345
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,297 (2016)
Projected traffic12,904 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge) built?

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

What condition is Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge) carry?

About 9,297 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge)?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Butternut Ridge over IR-480 (butternut Ridge)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.