US Bridges

US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1 MI East of JCT SR 345 · Structure no. 6000371

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,590
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel is a masonry culvert carrying US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,147 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesOver Flooded Tunnel
Location1 MI East of JCT SR 345
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86206, -82.11229
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2015)
Projected traffic9,147 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Over Flooded Tunnel built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US 22 over Over Flooded Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.