US Bridges

US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2 M E of JCT SR 723 · Structure no. 3000249

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,313
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 101 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 9,313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,926 by 2035. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 & US 40
CrossesWills CR & Ohio Cent RR
Location2 M E of JCT SR 723
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02373, -81.59661
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,313 (2015)
Projected traffic12,926 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR carry?

About 9,313 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & US 40 over Wills CR & Ohio Cent RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.