US Bridges

US 22 over Scioto River

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · Over Scioto R W of Cvill · Structure no. 6500358

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
634 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,092
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Scioto River in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,092 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,232 by 2035. The structure is 634 ft (193.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesScioto River
LocationOver Scioto R W of Cvill
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6012, -82.95584
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length634 ft (193.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 22 over Scioto River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Scioto River carry?

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

How long is US 22 over Scioto River?

The structure is 634 ft (193.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.