US Bridges

Ir 480 over Over Lear Nagle TH-55

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .45 MI W of Cuy CO Line · Structure no. 4707583

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Over Lear Nagle TH-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Over Lear Nagle TH-55 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 54,153 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,164 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 480
CrossesOver Lear Nagle TH-55
Location.45 MI W of Cuy CO Line
RouteInterstate 480
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38712, -81.97888
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 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 span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,153 (2015)
Projected traffic75,164 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Lear Nagle TH-55 built?

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

What condition is Ir 480 over Over Lear Nagle TH-55 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 Lear Nagle TH-55 carry?

About 54,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Over Lear Nagle TH-55?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Over Lear Nagle TH-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.