US Bridges

US22 over Chessie System Railroad

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Just W of SR562 · Structure no. 3100863

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,544
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22 over Chessie System Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US22 over Chessie System Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,544 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,963 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS22
CrossesChessie System Railroad
LocationJust W of SR562
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16392, -84.45449
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,544 (2015)
Projected traffic22,963 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Chessie System Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US22 over Chessie System Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US22 over Chessie System Railroad carry?

About 16,544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US22 over Chessie System Railroad?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US22 over Chessie System Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.