US Bridges

US 22 over Little Skull Fork

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.8 M W of JCT SR 800 · Structure no. 3000559

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Little Skull Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 over Little Skull Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesLittle Skull Fork
Location1.8 M W of JCT SR 800
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16444, -81.27528
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2015)
Projected traffic3,321 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Little Skull Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Little Skull 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 Little Skull Fork carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Little Skull Fork?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Little Skull Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.