Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Ohio · 2nd Twin Bridges · Structure no. 0137286
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 571
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 32 over East Fk 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 Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek carry?
About 571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.