US Bridges

Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of TR 22 · Structure no. 2631334

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge L22.5
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of TR 22
RouteCounty Highway C000L
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62316, -84.29635
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2015)
Projected traffic730 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge L22.5 over Bean 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge L22.5 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.