US Bridges

County Road 22A over Cross Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.25 W. of JCT US Rt 22 · Structure no. 4132939

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22A over Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 22A over Cross 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 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22A
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.25 W. of JCT US Rt 22
RouteCounty Highway C022A
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36092, -80.74731
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2015)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22A over Cross Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 22A over Cross 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 22A over Cross Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 22A over Cross Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22A over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.