US Bridges

US 22 over Rattlesnake CR

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 5.38 Mi. S. of US35 · Structure no. 2400030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,576
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Rattlesnake CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Rattlesnake CR in Fayette 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 3,576 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,963 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesRattlesnake CR
Location5.38 Mi. S. of US35
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50543, -83.55515
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,576 (2015)
Projected traffic4,963 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 over Rattlesnake CR built?

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

What condition is US 22 over Rattlesnake CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 3,576 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.