US Bridges

Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.92 MI E SR44 · Structure no. 2801744

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,832
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 5 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 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,483 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 422
CrossesLA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44
Location0.92 MI E SR44
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38363, -81.20328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2015)
Projected traffic9,483 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44 carry?

About 6,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over LA Due Res. 0.71 MI E 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.