US Bridges

US 22 over Over Hargus Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.17 MI N of US23 · Structure no. 6500390

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,828
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Over Hargus Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 over Over Hargus Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,417 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesOver Hargus Creek
Location1.17 MI N of US23
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59903, -82.93189
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 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 length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,828 (2015)
Projected traffic16,417 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Over Hargus Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Over Hargus 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 Over Hargus Creek carry?

About 11,828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Over Hargus Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Over Hargus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.