US Bridges

Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 1.28 Mi. N. of Jct. SR41 · Structure no. 0831204

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEllis Run Road
CrossesEllis Run Creek
Location1.28 Mi. N. of Jct. SR41
RouteCounty Highway T0044
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69406, -83.71336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ellis Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek carry?

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

How long is Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Run Road over Ellis Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.