US Bridges

Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. US-422 With I-271 · Structure no. 1811258

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
476 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,522
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 10,522 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,605 by 2035. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 422
CrossesI-271 (chagrin)
LocationJct. US-422 With I-271
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46373, -81.49134
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,522 (2015)
Projected traffic14,605 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin) 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 422 over I-271 (chagrin) carry?

About 10,522 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin)?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over I-271 (chagrin)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.