US Bridges

US 322 over Pymatuning Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.66 MI E of SR 170 · Structure no. 0406430

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Pymatuning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 322 over Pymatuning 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,894 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 322
CrossesPymatuning Creek
Location1.66 MI E of SR 170
RouteU.S. Route 322
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53399, -80.6343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,894 (2015)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pymatuning Creek built?

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

What condition is US 322 over Pymatuning 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 322 over Pymatuning Creek carry?

About 1,894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Pymatuning Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Pymatuning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.