US Bridges

SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 4.38 MI S of Highland Cty · Structure no. 0104027

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesWest Fork of Ohio Brush
Location4.38 MI S of Highland Cty
RouteState Highway 247
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96535, -83.57129
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over West Fork of Ohio Brush?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.