US Bridges

County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.03 MI E. of SR 152 · Structure no. 4131061

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 97 years old, older 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 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22A
CrossesColumb&ohio Railroad
Location3.03 MI E. of SR 152
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36012, -80.74811
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2015)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 22A over Columb&ohio Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.