US Bridges

Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5.5 MI E I-271 · Structure no. 1814923

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,583
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,583 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,241 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 422
CrossesSR 91 Som Center RD
Location5.5 MI E I-271
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39498, -81.43791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,583 (2015)
Projected traffic20,241 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 91 Som Center RD built?

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

What condition is Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD carry?

About 14,583 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.