US Bridges

US 22 over Hargus Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 2.04 MI E of US 23 · Structure no. 6500412

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,417
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Hargus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Hargus Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,417 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,295 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesHargus Creek
Location2.04 MI E of US 23
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60492, -82.91715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,417 (2015)
Projected traffic10,295 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hargus Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Hargus Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Hargus Creek carry?

About 7,417 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Hargus Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Hargus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.