US Bridges

US 22 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT SR 723 · Structure no. 3000230

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,884
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,884 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,331 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 22 and US 40
CrossesOver Crooked Creek
Location1 M E of JCT SR 723
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02146, -81.61013
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,884 (2015)
Projected traffic12,331 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 and US 40 over Over Crooked 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 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek carry?

About 8,884 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 and US 40 over Over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.