US Bridges

CR 324 over Ir 75

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.39 Mi. North of Usr 6 · Structure no. 8703752

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 324 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 324 over Ir 75 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 56 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 324
CrossesIr 75
Location0.39 Mi. North of Usr 6
RouteCounty Highway C0324
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35636, -83.6216
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 324 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 324 over Ir 75 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 324 over Ir 75 carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 324 over Ir 75?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 324 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.