US Bridges

US 22 over Over Branch Brushy Fork

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.07 Miles N of SR 285 · Structure no. 3000435

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Over Branch Brushy Fork is a concrete slab carrying US 22 over Over Branch Brushy Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,489 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,455 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesOver Branch Brushy Fork
Location1.07 Miles N of SR 285
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10794, -81.39822
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,489 (2015)
Projected traffic3,455 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Branch Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Over Branch Brushy Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Over Branch Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.