US Bridges

Greenbush East over Sterling Run

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · .1 Mi. W. of Jct. T140 · Structure no. 0833029

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,491
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbush East over Sterling Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenbush East over Sterling Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbush East
CrossesSterling Run
Location.1 Mi. W. of Jct. T140
RouteCounty Highway C008C
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06941, -83.89718
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2015)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Greenbush East over Sterling Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Greenbush East over Sterling 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbush East over Sterling Run carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greenbush East over Sterling Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbush East over Sterling Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.