US Bridges

Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.24 MI W East 87 ST · Structure no. 1812335

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,698
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave 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 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 15,698 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,789 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesRTA34 East of Grand Ave
Location1.24 MI W East 87 ST
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48276, -81.64447
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 structure3
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 RTA34 East of Grand Ave built?

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

What condition is Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave carry?

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

How long is Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over RTA34 East of Grand Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.