US Bridges

Hockman Road over Washburn Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 1.11 Mi. S. of Jct. T15 · Structure no. 0831417

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hockman Road over Washburn Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hockman Road over Washburn Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHockman Road
CrossesWashburn Run
Location1.11 Mi. S. of Jct. T15
RouteCounty Highway T0068
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83904, -83.81795
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Hockman Road over Washburn Run 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 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hockman Road over Washburn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.