US Bridges

US 22 over Panther Run

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 1.5 M E of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 6400817

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,963
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Panther Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 over Panther Run in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,963 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,113 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesPanther Run
Location1.5 M E of JCT SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81617, -82.27553
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,963 (2015)
Projected traffic4,113 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 US 22 over Panther Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Panther Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Panther Run carry?

About 2,963 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Panther Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Panther Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.