US Bridges

C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 2.66 Miles North of SR 97 · Structure no. 7004087

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978 in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,617 by 2035. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC-322 Orchard Park
CrossesOver RIC-071 -0978
Location2.66 Miles North of SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 322
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68492, -82.52435
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2015)
Projected traffic66,617 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978 carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-322 Orchard Park over Over RIC-071 -0978?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.