US Bridges

Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 2.54 MI W of SR 44 · Structure no. 2803461

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,852
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,852 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,287 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesBridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44
Location2.54 MI W of SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38177, -81.26556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,852 (2018)
Projected traffic12,287 by 2038
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 Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44 carry?

About 8,852 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over Bridge Crk 2.53 Mi. W 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.