US Bridges

US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.4MI West of Exit 10 · Structure no. 1829513

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,195
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 26,195 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,359 by 2036. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesUS-42 Pearl RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.4MI West of Exit 10
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34107, -81.8283
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,195 (2016)
Projected traffic36,359 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 26,195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US-42 Pearl RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.