US Bridges

US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave.

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Downtown Cincinnati · Structure no. 3100766

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
517 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave. in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2035. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS22 EB
CrossesCul St;eggleston Ave.
LocationDowntown Cincinnati
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10485, -84.50632
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2015)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave. carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave.?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US22 EB over Cul St;eggleston Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.