US Bridges

Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.20 MI W of Ir 80 · Structure no. 6704778

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,850
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 20,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,940 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesIr 480
CrossesOver Wheeling&l Erie RR
Location1.20 MI W of Ir 80
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26529, -81.39007
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,850 (2015)
Projected traffic28,940 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Over Wheeling&l Erie RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR carry?

About 20,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 480 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.