US Bridges

Usr 42 over Train Av Flats Ind RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.33 Miles N. of JCT I-90 · Structure no. 1803301

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
685 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,542
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Train Av Flats Ind RR is a steel truss - deck carrying Usr 42 over Train Av Flats Ind RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 18,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,736 by 2035. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 42
CrossesTrain Av Flats Ind RR
Location0.33 Miles N. of JCT I-90
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47851, -81.69958
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,542 (2015)
Projected traffic25,736 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Train Av Flats Ind RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Usr 42 over Train Av Flats Ind RR 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 Train Av Flats Ind RR carry?

About 18,542 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Train Av Flats Ind RR?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Train Av Flats Ind RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.