US Bridges

Usr 422 over Grand River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.04 MI W SR 282 · Structure no. 2801841

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,354
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over Grand River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 10,354 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,371 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesGrand River
Location0.04 MI W SR 282
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35303, -81.03801
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,354 (2015)
Projected traffic14,371 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Grand River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 422 over Grand River 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 Grand River carry?

About 10,354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over Grand River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.