US Bridges

CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.9MI East of SR-10 · Structure no. 1829130

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,764
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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 8,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,164 by 2036. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 172 Usher RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location3.9MI East of SR-10
RouteCounty Highway C0172
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36122, -81.91845
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,764 (2016)
Projected traffic12,164 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 8,764 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 172 Usher RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.