US Bridges

US 22 over Scioto River Overflow

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.03 MI N. of SR56 · Structure no. 6500285

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
572 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
8,092
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Scioto River Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Scioto River Overflow in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,092 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,232 by 2035. The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesScioto River Overflow
Location0.03 MI N. of SR56
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59999, -82.97174
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,092 (2015)
Projected traffic11,232 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Scioto River Overflow built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Scioto River Overflow 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 Scioto River Overflow carry?

About 8,092 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Scioto River Overflow?

The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Scioto River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.