US Bridges

US 322 over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.07 MI E of SR 46 · Structure no. 0406368

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,799
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 322 over Mosquito Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, 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 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.07 MI E of SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53572, -80.74191
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,799 (2015)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2035
Trucks17%
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 Mosquito Creek built?

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

What condition is US 322 over Mosquito 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 Mosquito Creek carry?

About 2,799 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.