US Bridges

SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 0.57MI W of JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 0100455

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,009 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesScioto Brush Creek
Location0.57MI W of JCT SR 73
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96934, -83.34717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,491 (2021)
Projected traffic4,009 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Scioto Brush 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek carry?

About 6,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.