FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USR 322

Carrying USR 322 over CHAGRIN RIV .25 MI W 174

0.05 MI W SR174, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USR 322

The USR 322 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries USR 322 over CHAGRIN RIV .25 MI W 174. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,194 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How USR 322 compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
USR 322 20.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.5
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,194 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1812246

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USR 322 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare USR 322 against other structures in Cuyahoga and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for USR 322?

USR 322 in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USR 322 inspected?

USR 322's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,194 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USR 322 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USR 322?

USR 322 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USR 322?

USR 322 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is USR 322 and does age affect safety?

USR 322 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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