US Bridges

Moon Road over Sterling Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 500 Ft North of Mount RD · Structure no. 0834971

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Road over Sterling Run is a concrete culvert carrying Moon Road over Sterling Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2015. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoon Road
CrossesSterling Run
Location500 Ft North of Mount RD
RouteCounty Highway T0057
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09235, -83.89136
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (1995)
Projected traffic221 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moon Road over Sterling Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Road over Sterling 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 Moon Road over Sterling Run carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Moon Road over Sterling Run?

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

Who owns Moon Road over Sterling Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.