US Bridges

I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3.78 MI E of SR 91 · Structure no. 7710623

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,425
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek 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 18,425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,574 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 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
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location3.78 MI E of SR 91
RouteInterstate 480
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26583, -81.39355
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,425 (2015)
Projected traffic25,574 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek built?

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

What condition is I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek 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.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 18,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 480 over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.