US Bridges

County RD 22 over Clear Fork

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 3430456

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 22 over Clear Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.1 MI W of JCT SR 9
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32537, -81.03533
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 22 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County RD 22 over Clear Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 22 over Clear Fork carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 22 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 22 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.