US Bridges

Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .63 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1814192

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,134
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR 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 86,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,554 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesSR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR
Location.63 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42016, -81.83085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,134 (2015)
Projected traffic119,554 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR 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 Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR carry?

About 86,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over SR 237-0831 Rocky Riv DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.