US Bridges

Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.16 MI W East 87 ST · Structure no. 1812300

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,698
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 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 15,698 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,789 by 2035. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesE Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR
Location1.16 MI W East 87 ST
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48338, -81.64562
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,698 (2015)
Projected traffic21,789 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR carry?

About 15,698 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over E Grand AV&RTA34B&NSC RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.