US Bridges

Upper Five Mile over Crane Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .01 Mi. N. of Jct. C8B · Structure no. 0834033

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Five Mile over Crane Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Five Mile over Crane Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Five Mile
CrossesCrane Run
Location.01 Mi. N. of Jct. C8B
RouteCounty Highway C0104
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0871, -83.97573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Upper Five Mile over Crane Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Upper Five Mile over Crane 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 Upper Five Mile over Crane Run carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upper Five Mile over Crane Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Five Mile over Crane Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.