US Bridges

Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .2 M W of JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 6000967

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,037
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 76 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 22
CrossesOver Fox Creek
Location.2 M W of JCT SR 83
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99265, -81.7459
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,037 (2015)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Usr 22 over Over Fox 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 Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek carry?

About 8,037 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 22 over Over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.