US Bridges

Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 100 W of US 68 · Structure no. 0860002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Run Blvd
CrossesSterling Run
Location100 W of US 68
RouteCity Street 278
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.03905, -83.92048
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic695 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling Run Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Run Blvd over Sterling Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.