US Bridges

480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At 480N/422/271 Interchan · Structure no. 1814591

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
816 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
112,870
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 112,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,664 by 2020. The structure is 816 ft (248.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries480N NB-I271X NB
CrossesIR271SB &422WB Togo 480N
LocationAt 480N/422/271 Interchan
RouteInterstate 480N
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42925, -81.50744
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 inspectionJune 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length816 ft (248.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,870 (2000)
Projected traffic156,664 by 2020
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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 480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N carry?

About 112,870 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N?

The structure is 816 ft (248.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 480N NB-I271X NB over IR271SB &422WB Togo 480N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.