US Bridges

Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.05 MI E of Ohio Tnpk · Structure no. 4707559

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,955
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,955 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,430 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIr 480
CrossesOver Chesnut Ridge CH-25
Location1.05 MI E of Ohio Tnpk
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38293, -81.98845
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,955 (2015)
Projected traffic12,430 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25 carry?

About 8,955 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Over Chesnut Ridge CH-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.