US Bridges

US 22 over Over Brushy Fork

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2 M W of JCT SR 285 · Structure no. 3000389

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Over Brushy Fork 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 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesOver Brushy Fork
Location.2 M W of JCT SR 285
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10085, -81.4208
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2015)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brushy Fork built?

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

What condition is US 22 over Over Brushy Fork 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 Brushy Fork carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.