US Bridges

Usr 22 over Clear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 3.75 M E of Pic CO Line · Structure no. 2300095

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,031
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 22 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 22 over Clear Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,031 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 22
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.75 M E of Pic CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6525, -82.77308
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,031 (2015)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2035
Trucks18%
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

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 Usr 22 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Usr 22 over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 22 over Clear Creek carry?

About 4,031 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 22 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 22 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.