US Bridges

US 22 & US 40 over Over Georges Run & CSX R

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 6000843

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,037
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & US 40 over Over Georges Run & CSX R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 & US 40 over Over Georges Run & CSX R in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 8,037 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2035. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 & US 40
CrossesOver Georges Run & CSX R
Location1 M E of JCT I-70
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97791, -81.81413
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,037 (2015)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Georges Run & CSX R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 22 & US 40 over Over Georges Run & CSX R 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 Georges Run & CSX R carry?

About 8,037 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & US 40 over Over Georges Run & CSX R?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & US 40 over Over Georges Run & CSX R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.