US Bridges

Usr 22 over Sugar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 2.97 Mi. W. of US35 · Structure no. 2400162

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,576
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 22 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 22 over Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,576 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,963 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 22
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.97 Mi. W. of US35
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5177, -83.51901
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Usr 22 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 22 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 22 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 22 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 22 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.