US Bridges

Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.1 MI S of SR 125 · Structure no. 0130443

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBrier Ridge
CrossesEagle Creek
Location1.1 MI S of SR 125
RouteCounty Highway 0C11G
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79555, -83.65388
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2015)
Projected traffic303 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brier Ridge over Eagle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brier Ridge over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.