US Bridges

SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 1 MI W of SR301 · Structure no. 8505713

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 302
CrossesBranch of Muddy Creek
Location1 MI W of SR301
RouteState Highway 302
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88613, -82.12323
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2015)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over Branch of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.