US Bridges

Ramp Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .16 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1814249

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77,220
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline 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 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 77,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,181 by 2020. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Es from I-480
CrossesIr 480 Mainline
Location.16 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42059, -81.81595
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 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 length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,220 (2000)
Projected traffic107,181 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline built?

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

What condition is Ramp Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline 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 Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline carry?

About 77,220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Es from I-480 over Ir 480 Mainline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.