US Bridges

USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1000FT S Lorain RD · Structure no. 1803336

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,644
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,326 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR42
CrossesNsc RR & RTA53
LocationApprox 1000FT S Lorain RD
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48122, -81.70096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,644 (2015)
Projected traffic20,326 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 USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53 carry?

About 14,644 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns USR42 over Nsc RR & RTA53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.