US Bridges

SR 302 over Katatowa Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .34 MI W SR 89 · Structure no. 0305294

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over Katatowa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 302 over Katatowa Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 302
CrossesKatatowa Creek
Location.34 MI W SR 89
RouteState Highway 302
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92153, -82.22067
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2015)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 302 over Katatowa Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over Katatowa Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 302 over Katatowa Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over Katatowa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over Katatowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.