Hamilton over Middle Branch
FairAdams County, Ohio · 1.9 MI SE of JCT SR 125 · Structure no. 0134627
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton over Middle Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton over Middle Branch in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton over Middle Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Hamilton over Middle Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hamilton over Middle Branch carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton over Middle Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton over Middle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.