Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx .5 MI N SR176 · Structure no. 1803271
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,714 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,156
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R 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 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 18,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,201 by 2035. The structure is 1,714 ft (522.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R 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 Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R carry?
About 18,156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R?
The structure is 1,714 ft (522.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over Big Creek& Nsc Rr& CSX R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.