US Bridges

SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · JCT SR 348 & 125 · Structure no. 0103098

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2035. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
LocationJCT SR 348 & 125
RouteState Highway 125
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77926, -83.45294
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2019)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.