US Bridges

Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 300FT E Albion Rd. · Structure no. 1802984

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 18,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,225 by 2035. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesE Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82
LocationApprox 300FT E Albion Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33439, -81.8349
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,894 (2015)
Projected traffic26,225 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82 carry?

About 18,894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over E Br Rocky R 1.4 MI N 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.