US Bridges

U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr.

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.63 MI W of Jef Co. Line · Structure no. 3401413

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,825
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 55 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 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,697 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S.22
CrossesColumbus & Oh River Rr.
Location0.63 MI W of Jef Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32723, -80.8853
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,825 (2015)
Projected traffic6,697 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. carry?

About 4,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr.?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.