US Bridges

US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R)

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.13 Mi. W. of State Line · Structure no. 4101960

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Concrete
Length
1,965 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,494
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R) is a concrete stayed girder carrying US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R) in Jefferson 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 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 31,494 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,971 by 2038. The structure is 1,965 ft (598.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesSR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R)
Location0.13 Mi. W. of State Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3757, -80.61289
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,965 ft (598.8 m)
Longest span820 ft (249.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,494 (2018)
Projected traffic47,971 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$267.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R) built?

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

What condition is US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R) carry?

About 31,494 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R)?

The structure is 1,965 ft (598.8 m) long with a longest span of 820 ft (249.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over SR7(VETS.MEM.BR@OHIO R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.