FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 22

Carrying US 22 over OVER FLOODED TUNNEL

1 MI EAST OF JCT SR 345, Muskingum, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 22

The US 22 bridge in Muskingum, Ohio carries US 22 over OVER FLOODED TUNNEL. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,590 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 22 compares

▲ 30.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
363
Bridges in Muskingum · 36 in Poor condition
US 22 68.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
68.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,590 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6000371

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 22 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 22 against other structures in Muskingum and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 22?

US 22 in Muskingum, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 22 inspected?

US 22's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,590 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 22 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 22?

US 22 has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 22?

US 22 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 22 and does age affect safety?

US 22 was built in 1936, making it 90 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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