Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Ohio · 0.37 MI NE of JCT C100 · Structure no. 0131881
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.