US Bridges

US 22 over Deer Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 4.40 Mi. N. of SR207 · Structure no. 6500099

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,091
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Deer Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,902 by 2035. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.40 Mi. N. of SR207
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58537, -83.1225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2015)
Projected traffic2,902 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.