US Bridges

Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528

Poor

Geauga County, Ohio · 1.6 MI N SR528 · Structure no. 2801507

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,445
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528 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 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 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,782 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 322
CrossesPhelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528
Location1.6 MI N SR528
RouteU.S. Route 322
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53505, -81.02076
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2015)
Projected traffic4,782 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528 built?

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

What condition is Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528 carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 322 over Phelps Crk 1.59 MI E 528?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.