US Bridges

Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .76 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1814265

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,273
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek 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 91,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,687 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesWest Branch Big Creek
Location.76 Mi. E. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 480
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42058, -81.80444
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width151 ft (45.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,273 (2018)
Projected traffic126,687 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek 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 West Branch Big Creek carry?

About 91,273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over West Branch Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.