US Bridges

Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44

Poor

Geauga County, Ohio · 1 MI E Auburn RD · Structure no. 2801388

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44 is a steel culvert carrying Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,822 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 322
CrossesBeaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44
Location1 MI E Auburn RD
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52894, -81.22792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,238 (2015)
Projected traffic12,822 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44 carry?

About 9,238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Usr 322 over Beaver Crk 1.77 Mi. W 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.