US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Sterling Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .18 MI W of US 68 · Structure no. 0800074

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,991
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Sterling Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Little Sterling Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,991 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Sterling Run
Location.18 MI W of US 68
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04277, -83.92425
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,991 (2015)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Little Sterling Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Little Sterling Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Little Sterling Run carry?

About 8,991 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Little Sterling Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Sterling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.