US Bridges

CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek

Poor

Union County, Ohio · 0.03 MI East of SR 37 · Structure no. 8037221

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR322A Sanders RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.03 MI East of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway C0322
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49402, -83.32223
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2015)
Projected traffic565 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR322A Sanders RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.