US Bridges

US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · .77 MI W of JCT SR 151EAS · Structure no. 3401294

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,764
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,612 by 2035. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie RR
Location.77 MI W of JCT SR 151EAS
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32604, -80.91822
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2015)
Projected traffic6,612 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.