US Bridges

John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.62 MI E of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 4104218

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,161 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Scott Highway
CrossesU.S.R. 22
Location1.62 MI E of Lovers Lane
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38172, -80.65106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2015)
Projected traffic37,161 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22 carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns John Scott Highway over U.S.R. 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.