US Bridges

Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5 MI E I-271 · Structure no. 1814931

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 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 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 14,583 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,241 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesSR 91 Som Center RD
Location5 MI E I-271
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39473, -81.43775
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,583 (2015)
Projected traffic20,241 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over SR 91 Som Center RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.