IR 480
IR 480 in .87 MI. E. Of JCT. SR-14, Cuyahoga County, Ohio received a condition grade of C (57/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 142K vehicles daily on IR 480 over CR 8 (Lee RD). It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IR 480 is a 55-year-old bridge located .87 MI. E. Of JCT. SR-14 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The bridge carries IR 480 over CR 8 (Lee RD) with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 142K vehicles per day. Built in 1971, the structure spans 65.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (57/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
IR 480 has a Condition Score of 57/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IR 480 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IR 480 carries approximately 142K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 65.5 meters long and located on IR 480 in .87 MI. E. Of JCT. SR-14, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Yes, IR 480 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IR 480 is located .87 MI. E. Of JCT. SR-14 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The bridge carries IR 480 over CR 8 (Lee RD). Its coordinates are 41.424731, -81.564839. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IR 480 carries IR 480 over CR 8 (Lee RD). The bridge is 65.5 meters long and was built in 1971.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.