US Bridges

Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · .17 MI E Geauga Cnty Line · Structure no. 2801523

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br in Geauga 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 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 15,655 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,729 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesChagrin River Aurora Br
Location.17 MI E Geauga Cnty Line
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38805, -81.38818
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,655 (2015)
Projected traffic21,729 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br built?

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

What condition is Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br carry?

About 15,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Chagrin River Aurora Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.