US Bridges

I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.4MI West of Exit 13 · Structure no. 6729290

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,337
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,204 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-480 Northbound
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location0.4MI West of Exit 13
RouteInterstate 480
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25569, -81.37083
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2015)
Projected traffic48,204 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-480 Northbound over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.