US Bridges

Hockman Road over Washburn Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 1.19 Mi. S. of Jct. T15 · Structure no. 0831409

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hockman Road over Washburn Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hockman Road over Washburn Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 100 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHockman Road
CrossesWashburn Run
Location1.19 Mi. S. of Jct. T15
RouteCounty Highway T0068
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83919, -83.81651
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2035
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 Hockman Road over Washburn Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Hockman Road over Washburn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hockman Road over Washburn Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hockman Road over Washburn Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hockman Road over Washburn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.