US Bridges

Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.1 MI E I-27 · Structure no. 1814907

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,975
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper Rd) 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 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 24,975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,665 by 2035. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsr 422
CrossesCR-18 (harper Rd)
Location3.1 MI E I-27
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40644, -81.46694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,975 (2015)
Projected traffic34,665 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 CR-18 (harper Rd) built?

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

What condition is Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper Rd) carry?

About 24,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper Rd)?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over CR-18 (harper Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.