US Bridges

US 22 over US 22 over I-77

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-77 · Structure no. 3000273

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over US 22 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over US 22 over I-77 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,314 by 2038. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesUS 22 over I-77
LocationAt JCT of I-77
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04956, -81.56329
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2018)
Projected traffic8,314 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over US 22 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 22 over US 22 over I-77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over US 22 over I-77 carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over US 22 over I-77?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over US 22 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.