US Bridges

Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · Approx 1400FT E River RD · Structure no. 2801604

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,729 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesMcfarland Creek
LocationApprox 1400FT E River RD
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3877, -81.38057
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,655 (2015)
Projected traffic21,729 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcfarland Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 15,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.