US Bridges

Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-252 · Structure no. 1814109

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,771
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 8,771 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,174 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia RD
CrossesIR-480 (columbia)
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-252
RouteCity Street 9068
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41495, -81.8936
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,771 (2018)
Projected traffic12,174 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia) carry?

About 8,771 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia)?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia RD over IR-480 (columbia)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.