US Bridges

Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 1.77 Mi. E. of JCT SR 800 · Structure no. 3400514

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,503
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 88 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,503 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 22
CrossesPiedmont Dam Spillway
Location1.77 Mi. E. of JCT SR 800
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19252, -81.21768
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2015)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway carry?

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 22 over Piedmont Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.