US Bridges

Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.05 MI W SR174 · Structure no. 1812246

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,194
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 18,194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,253 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 322
CrossesChagrin Riv .25 MI W 174
Location0.05 MI W SR174
RouteU.S. Route 322
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52971, -81.41347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,194 (2015)
Projected traffic25,253 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$990,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174 carry?

About 18,194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 322 over Chagrin Riv .25 MI W 174?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.