US Bridges

US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .7 M E of JCT SR 797 · Structure no. 6000631

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 87 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 22 & US 40
CrossesOver Little Salt Creek
Location.7 M E of JCT SR 797
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96836, -81.88558
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2020)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & US 40 over Over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.