US Bridges

US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.26 MI E of SR 5 · Structure no. 7807066

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,066
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 53 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 13,066 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,136 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesUS 422
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
Location0.26 MI E of SR 5
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23404, -80.8076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,066 (2015)
Projected traffic18,136 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 13,066 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 422 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.