US Bridges

Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-8 With I-480N · Structure no. 1814494

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
870 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
85,274
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85,274 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,360 by 2035. The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long and 128 ft wide.

CarriesIr 480N
CrossesSR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB
LocationJct. SR-8 With I-480N
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42422, -81.52916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length870 ft (265.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,274 (2015)
Projected traffic118,360 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB carry?

About 85,274 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB?

The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480N over SR-8 (NORTHFIELD)&480 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.