US Bridges

Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .65 Mi. E. Of. Jct. SR-8 · Structure no. 1814540

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,218
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 40,218 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,823 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesIr 480N W.B.
CrossesCR 14 (green Rd)
Location.65 Mi. E. Of. Jct. SR-8
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42621, -81.51704
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,218 (2015)
Projected traffic55,823 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd) carry?

About 40,218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd)?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480N W.B. over CR 14 (green Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.