US Bridges

Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.5 Mile N.W of Peebles · Structure no. 0137324

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld 32
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location1.5 Mile N.W of Peebles
RouteCounty Highway 0C100
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96844, -83.42616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2015)
Projected traffic793 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek 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 Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old 32 over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.