US Bridges

Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.97 MI W SR88 · Structure no. 2801809

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,911
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88 is a concrete frame carrying Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 86 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 7,911 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesGrand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88
Location0.97 MI W SR88
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37059, -81.0828
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,911 (2015)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88 carry?

About 7,911 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Grand Riv. 0.97 Mi. W 88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.