US Bridges

US 322 over Grand River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.71 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 0406244

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,954
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322 over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 years old, older 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 4,954 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,876 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 322
CrossesGrand River
Location1.71 MI E of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 322
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53465, -80.90142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,954 (2015)
Projected traffic6,876 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322 over Grand River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 322 over Grand River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 322 over Grand River carry?

About 4,954 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Grand River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.