US Bridges

SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 2.8 MI S US6 · Structure no. 2800284

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,748
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322 is a concrete frame carrying SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,748 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,610 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesButternut Crk .1 Mis 322
Location2.8 MI S US6
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53134, -81.19358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,748 (2019)
Projected traffic6,610 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322 carry?

About 5,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Butternut Crk .1 Mis 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.