US Bridges

Sicily Rd. over Flat Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .35 Mi. N. of Jct. C24 · Structure no. 0834149

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sicily Rd. over Flat Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sicily Rd. over Flat Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSicily Rd.
CrossesFlat Run
Location.35 Mi. N. of Jct. C24
RouteCounty Highway T0605
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01866, -83.86279
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sicily Rd. over Flat Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Sicily Rd. over Flat 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 Sicily Rd. over Flat Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sicily Rd. over Flat Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sicily Rd. over Flat Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.