US Bridges

Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · Just South of JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 0133701

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRoush Hill Road
CrossesBig Three Mile Creek
LocationJust South of JCT SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0C20B
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70661, -83.64712
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2015)
Projected traffic425 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roush Hill Road over Big Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.