US Bridges

Big Run Road over Big Run

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · 1000 Ft East SR41 · Structure no. 0832375

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Run Road over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Run Road over Big Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBig Run Road
CrossesBig Run
Location1000 Ft East SR41
RouteCounty Highway T0247
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.67765, -83.71924
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 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 span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Run Road over Big Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Big Run Road over Big 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 Big Run Road over Big Run carry?

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

How long is Big Run Road over Big Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Big Run Road over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.