US Bridges

SR 522 over Pine Creek

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 5.20MI E of US 52 · Structure no. 7306121

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 522 over Pine Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesPine Creek
Location5.20MI E of US 52
RouteState Highway 522
StateOhio
Coordinates38.68129, -82.81167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 522 over Pine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Pine Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.