US Bridges

US 22 over Yellowbud CR

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 6.96 MI N. of SR207 · Structure no. 6500153

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,311
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Yellowbud CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 over Yellowbud CR in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesYellowbud CR
Location6.96 MI N. of SR207
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58559, -83.07451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 20
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 traffic3,311 (2015)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 Yellowbud CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Yellowbud CR 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 Yellowbud CR carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Yellowbud CR?

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 Yellowbud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.