I-480 Southbound over Ohio Turnpike
GoodPortage County, Ohio · 0.4MI West of Exit 13 · Structure no. 6729312
- 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 Southbound over Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-480 Southbound over 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 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-480 Southbound over Ohio Turnpike built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-480 Southbound over 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 Southbound over Ohio Turnpike carry?
About 3,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-480 Southbound over Ohio Turnpike?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-480 Southbound over Ohio Turnpike?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.