US Bridges

US 22 over Bear Run

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · 3.6 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 8300062

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,452
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Bear Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Bear Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,452 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,835 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesBear Run
Location3.6 MI N of County Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32425, -84.24619
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,452 (2015)
Projected traffic22,835 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 22 over Bear Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Bear Run carry?

About 16,452 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Bear Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.