US Bridges

W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-252 · Structure no. 1814168

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,104
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,860 by 2035. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. 220th St.
CrossesIR-480 (W220th)
Location2.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-252
RouteCity Street 14616
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42444, -81.86465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,104 (2015)
Projected traffic9,860 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th) built?

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

What condition is W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th) carry?

About 7,104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th)?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns W. 220th St. over IR-480 (W220th)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.