US Bridges

US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.5 M W of JCT SR 285 · Structure no. 3000362

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesOver Salt Fork Creek
Location2.5 M W of JCT SR 285
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08423, -81.45537
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2015)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 22 over Over Salt Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Over Salt Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.