US Bridges

U.S.22 over Brushy Fork

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 1.84 MI E. SR 519 · Structure no. 3400735

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,849
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.22 over Brushy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S.22 over Brushy Fork in Harrison 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,954 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesU.S.22
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location1.84 MI E. SR 519
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2352, -81.08083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,849 (2015)
Projected traffic3,954 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 U.S.22 over Brushy Fork built?

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

What condition is U.S.22 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S.22 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 2,849 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is U.S.22 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.22 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.