US Bridges

Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 300 Ft S Stumph RD · Structure no. 1803182

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,915
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 107 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 20,915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,030 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesBig Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17
LocationApprox 300 Ft S Stumph RD
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38823, -81.76477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,915 (2018)
Projected traffic29,030 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17 built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17 carry?

About 20,915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Big Crk 2.85 MI S. of 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.