Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · .19 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1814257
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,220
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp SW from I-71 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 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 77,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,181 by 2020. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline carry?
About 77,220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp SW from I-71 over Ir 480 Mainline?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.