US Bridges

Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 1.2 MI E SR44 · Structure no. 2801442

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,671
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,671 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,259 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 322
CrossesW Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44
Location1.2 MI E SR44
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53373, -81.17009
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,671 (2015)
Projected traffic9,259 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44 carry?

About 6,671 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 322 over W Br Cuy R. 1.22 MI E 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.