US Bridges

US 322 over Rock Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2.64 MI E of SR 45 · Structure no. 0406325

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,998
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 322 over Rock Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,998 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,325 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 322
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.64 MI E of SR 45
RouteU.S. Route 322
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53513, -80.81716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,998 (2015)
Projected traffic8,325 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US 322 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322 over Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 5,998 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.