US Bridges

Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 3MI. N. of Winchester · Structure no. 0133507

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor is a steel truss - thru carrying Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPence Road
CrossesOhio Brush Creek Westfor
Location3MI. N. of Winchester
RouteCounty Highway C-52A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9894, -83.62103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pence Road over Ohio Brush Creek Westfor?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.