US Bridges

US 22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr.

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.63 MI W of Jef Co. Line · Structure no. 3401448

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,825
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesColumbus & Oh River Rr.
Location0.63 MI W of Jef Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32705, -80.88527
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 and pedestrian
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 US 22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 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 June 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Columbus & Oh River Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.