US Bridges

Frost Road over Ir 480

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.52 MI W of Ir 80 · Structure no. 6704832

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,205
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frost Road over Ir 480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frost Road over Ir 480 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 11,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,864 by 2035. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFrost Road
CrossesIr 480
Location0.52 MI W of Ir 80
RouteCounty Highway C0197
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26169, -81.37746
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,205 (2015)
Projected traffic21,864 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Frost Road over Ir 480 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Frost Road over Ir 480 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 Frost Road over Ir 480 carry?

About 11,205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frost Road over Ir 480?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Frost Road over Ir 480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.