US Bridges

Brown Hill Road over Stream

Poor

Adams County, Ohio · 0.38 MI W of SR 136 · Structure no. 0132357

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Hill Road over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Brown Hill Road over Stream in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 4 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.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown Hill Road
CrossesStream
Location0.38 MI W of SR 136
RouteCounty Highway 0C03D
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70011, -83.61066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2015)
Projected traffic552 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Brown Hill Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Brown Hill Road over Stream 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 Brown Hill Road over Stream carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brown Hill Road over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Hill Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.