US Bridges

Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. East of JCT I-271 · Structure no. 1814753

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,475
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, 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 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 6,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,987 by 2020. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesSR 175 (richmond Rd)
Location0.4 Mi. East of JCT I-271
RouteInterstate 480N
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42925, -81.49787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,475 (2000)
Projected traffic8,987 by 2020
Trucks3%
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 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) carry?

About 6,475 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over SR 175 (richmond Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.