US Bridges

Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .34 Mi. E. of I-271 · Structure no. 1814680

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,440
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27 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 13,440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,655 by 2021. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 480N
CrossesUP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27
Location.34 Mi. E. of I-271
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43049, -81.50199
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,440 (2001)
Projected traffic18,655 by 2021
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27 built?

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

What condition is Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27 carry?

About 13,440 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480N over UP 422EB Dn 480N Togo 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.