US Bridges

Usr 42 over I-480 (pearl)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. US-42 With I-480 · Structure no. 1803255

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,325
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over I-480 (pearl) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Usr 42 over I-480 (pearl) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 42
CrossesI-480 (pearl)
LocationJct. US-42 With I-480
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42174, -81.72458
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 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
CrossesHighway
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 I-480 (pearl) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over I-480 (pearl) 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 I-480 (pearl) carry?

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

How long is Usr 42 over I-480 (pearl)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over I-480 (pearl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.