US Bridges

Tracy Road over Browns Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .61 Mi. E. of Jct. C5A · Structure no. 0831883

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy Road over Browns Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tracy Road over Browns Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTracy Road
CrossesBrowns Run
Location.61 Mi. E. of Jct. C5A
RouteCounty Highway T0165
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98999, -83.84842
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic212 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tracy Road over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tracy Road over Browns 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tracy Road over Browns Run carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tracy Road over Browns Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tracy Road over Browns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.