US Bridges

Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .22 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1814222

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,890
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92 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 7,890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,951 by 2021. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ws from I-480
CrossesNsc RR & RTA92
Location.22 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42098, -81.82224
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,890 (2001)
Projected traffic10,951 by 2021
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92 carry?

About 7,890 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ws from I-480 over Nsc RR & RTA92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.