US Bridges

US 22 over East Fork Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.12 Mi. N. of US 62 · Structure no. 2400219

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,933
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over East Fork Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over East Fork Paint Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 77 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 4,933 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,847 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesEast Fork Paint Creek
Location1.12 Mi. N. of US 62
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54049, -83.4148
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,933 (2015)
Projected traffic6,847 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over East Fork Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 22 over East Fork Paint 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over East Fork Paint Creek carry?

About 4,933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over East Fork Paint Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over East Fork Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.