US Bridges

Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · .02 Mi. N. of Jct. SR41 · Structure no. 0831174

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis Run Road
CrossesBig Three Mile Creek
Location.02 Mi. N. of Jct. SR41
RouteCounty Highway T0044
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.68089, -83.71954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Run Road over Big Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.