US Bridges

US 22 over Wills Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.21 Mi. E of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 4104242

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,808
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Wills Creek 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 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 29,808 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,374 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesWills Creek
Location2.21 Mi. E of Lovers Lane
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38268, -80.64075
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,808 (2015)
Projected traffic41,374 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is US 22 over Wills Creek 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 US 22 over Wills Creek carry?

About 29,808 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.