US Bridges

US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 3.8 MI E of Mus CO Line · Structure no. 3000125

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,670
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 93 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 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 6,670 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,258 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 22 & US 40
CrossesOver Peters Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Mus CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01011, -81.65735
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,670 (2015)
Projected traffic9,258 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek carry?

About 6,670 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & US 40 over Over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.