US Bridges

Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 500FT N Brookpark · Structure no. 1803239

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,325
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 15,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,271 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesCSX RR South of IR-480
LocationApprox 500FT N Brookpark
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42088, -81.72566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,325 (2015)
Projected traffic21,271 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480 carry?

About 15,325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over CSX RR South of IR-480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.