US Bridges

Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road)

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 2.54 MI E of Bridge Creek · Structure no. 2803569

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,842
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,842 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,885 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsr 422
CrossesSR 44 (ravenna Road)
Location2.54 MI E of Bridge Creek
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38385, -81.21691
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,842 (2015)
Projected traffic10,885 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road) built?

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

What condition is Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road) carry?

About 7,842 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 422 over SR 44 (ravenna Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.