US Bridges

Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 2.6 MI E I-271 · Structure no. 1814877

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,526 by 2020. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBedford So Chag Pk
CrossesUS-422F
LocationApprox 2.6 MI E I-271
RouteCity Street 81884
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41229, -81.47258
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic104,526 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford So Chag Pk over US-422F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.