US Bridges

US 22 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.50 MI E of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 4104277

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,709
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43 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 21,709 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,132 by 2035. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 22 Ramp E
CrossesRamp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43
Location2.50 MI E of Lovers Lane
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38506, -80.6361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,709 (2015)
Projected traffic30,132 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43 built?

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

What condition is US 22 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43 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 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43 carry?

About 21,709 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Ramp E over Ramp E Ovr.Us 22 & CR 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.