US Bridges

Ir 480 over Nsc RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .25 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-8 · Structure no. 1814532

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,274
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Nsc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Nsc RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 278 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 480
CrossesNsc RR
Location.25 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-8
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42423, -81.52523
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width278 ft (84.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,274 (2015)
Projected traffic118,360 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ir 480 over Nsc RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over Nsc RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over Nsc RR carry?

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

How long is Ir 480 over Nsc RR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 278 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Nsc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.