US Bridges

Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Over SR 175 · Structure no. 1814745

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,038
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 8,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,157 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsr 422
CrossesSR 175 (richmond Rd)
LocationOver SR 175
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4294, -81.49788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,038 (2015)
Projected traffic11,157 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd) carry?

About 8,038 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over SR 175 (richmond Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.