US Bridges

US 22 & US 40 over Over Salt Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .7 M W of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 6000665

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & US 40 over Over Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 22 & US 40 over Over Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, 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 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 3,344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,641 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 & US 40
CrossesOver Salt Creek
Location.7 M W of JCT I-70
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97354, -81.84749
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,344 (2015)
Projected traffic4,641 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 & US 40 over Over Salt Creek built?

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

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

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

About 3,344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.