US Bridges

Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .43 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-8 · Structure no. 1814575

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
73,586
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles 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 73,586 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,137 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 142 ft wide.

CarriesIr 480N
CrossesCR-11 (miles Rd)
Location.43 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-8
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42475, -81.52126
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,586 (2015)
Projected traffic102,137 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 CR-11 (miles Rd) built?

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

What condition is Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles Rd) carry?

About 73,586 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles Rd)?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480N over CR-11 (miles Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.