US Bridges

Usr 422 over Liberty Road

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 4100FT E Solon RD · Structure no. 1815180

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,583
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Liberty Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over Liberty Road in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 14,583 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,241 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 422
CrossesLiberty Road
LocationApprox 4100FT E Solon RD
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39008, -81.41933
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 Liberty Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 422 over Liberty Road 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 Liberty Road carry?

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

How long is Usr 422 over Liberty Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Liberty Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.