US Bridges

US 22 EB over Wills Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.64 MI E of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 4104382

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

About this bridge

US 22 EB over Wills Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 EB 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 21,709 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,132 by 2035. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesWills Creek
Location2.64 MI E of Lovers Lane
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38522, -80.63368
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,709 (2015)
Projected traffic30,132 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Wills Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is US 22 EB over Wills Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.