US Bridges

I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3.98 MI N of SR 82 · Structure no. 7710178

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,896
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,896 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,392 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 480 EB
CrossesOver Bedford RD CR-679
Location3.98 MI N of SR 82
RouteInterstate 480
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34927, -81.50899
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,896 (2015)
Projected traffic30,392 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 480 EB over Over 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 I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679 carry?

About 21,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 480 EB over Over Bedford RD CR-679?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.