Shepard Road over IR480
FairSummit County, Ohio · 2.69 MI N of SR 82 · Structure no. 7710208
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,823
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepard Road over IR480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepard Road over IR480 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,783 by 2035. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepard Road over IR480 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepard Road over IR480 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Shepard Road over IR480 carry?
About 4,823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shepard Road over IR480?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shepard Road over IR480?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.