US Bridges

W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.8 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-252 · Structure no. 1814141

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151,500 by 2022. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 227th St.
CrossesIR-480-0573
Location1.8 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-252
RouteCity Street 6441
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42397, -81.87195
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic151,500 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573 built?

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

What condition is W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573 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 W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W. 227th St. over IR-480-0573?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.