US Bridges

Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 2.10 Mi. E. of Jct. US 62 · Structure no. 0833312

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 115 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFincastle Win.
CrossesW Fork Ohio Brush Creek
Location2.10 Mi. E. of Jct. US 62
RouteCounty Highway C0023
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97488, -83.68585
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek 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 Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fincastle Win. over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.