US Bridges

Usr 22 over N Paint CR

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.03 MI W of Pic CO Line · Structure no. 2400278

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,959
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 22 over N Paint CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 22 over N Paint CR in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,495 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUsr 22
CrossesN Paint CR
Location1.03 MI W of Pic CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55113, -83.28272
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2015)
Projected traffic5,495 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 N Paint CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Usr 22 over N Paint CR 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 N Paint CR carry?

About 3,959 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 22 over N Paint CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 22 over N Paint CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.