US Bridges

US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · .2 M W of JCT US 33 · Structure no. 2300273

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,183
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 12,183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,910 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 & SR 188
CrossesHocking River
Location.2 M W of JCT US 33
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71291, -82.60921
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,183 (2015)
Projected traffic16,910 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River carry?

About 12,183 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & SR 188 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.