US Bridges

Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.78 MI W SR700 · Structure no. 2801779

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,664
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,966 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesCuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700
Location0.78 MI W SR700
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38671, -81.15781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,664 (2015)
Projected traffic18,966 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700 carry?

About 13,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Cuy. Riv. 0.78 Mi. W 700?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.