US Bridges

US 22 over Over Beeham Run

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 5.2 M E of JCT I-77 · Structure no. 3000338

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,195
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Over Beeham Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 over Over Beeham Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 3,195 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesOver Beeham Run
Location5.2 M E of JCT I-77
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0704, -81.48628
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,195 (2015)
Projected traffic4,435 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Over Beeham Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Over Beeham Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Over Beeham Run carry?

About 3,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Over Beeham Run?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Over Beeham Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.