Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek
PoorAdams County, Ohio · 0.7 MI N of JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 0133299
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 212
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Elmville 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 Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek carry?
About 212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.