US Bridges

SR 222 over Big Indian Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.64 MI S of SR 743 · Structure no. 1303872

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222 over Big Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222 over Big Indian Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 222
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location1.64 MI S of SR 743
RouteState Highway 222
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8755, -84.12962
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2015)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 222 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 222 over Big Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 222 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 222 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.