US Bridges

Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026)

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · .26 MI E Geauga Cnty Line · Structure no. 2801558

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,720
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026) 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 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 33,720 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,457 by 2021. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChagrin River Road
CrossesUsr 422 Alt (0026)
Location.26 MI E Geauga Cnty Line
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38808, -81.38684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,720 (2001)
Projected traffic43,457 by 2021
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026) built?

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

What condition is Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026) carry?

About 33,720 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026)?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chagrin River Road over Usr 422 Alt (0026)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.