US Bridges

Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.37 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14 · Structure no. 1806815

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,893
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59,893 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,131 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesUS-422 WB (CUY-422-0125)
Location1.37 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-14
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49174, -81.67248
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,893 (2015)
Projected traffic83,131 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) carry?

About 59,893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.