US Bridges

IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3.98 MI N of SR 82 · Structure no. 7710151

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,010
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,520 by 2037. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIR480
CrossesOver N Bedford RD CR-679
Location3.98 MI N of SR 82
RouteInterstate 480
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34976, -81.50869
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,010 (2017)
Projected traffic27,520 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679 carry?

About 23,010 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IR480 over Over N Bedford RD CR-679?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.