US Bridges

Hetzler RD over Browns Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Just S of TR 84 · Structure no. 0934887

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hetzler RD over Browns Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hetzler RD over Browns Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,608 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHetzler RD
CrossesBrowns Run
LocationJust S of TR 84
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57428, -84.42698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2018)
Projected traffic4,608 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hetzler RD over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hetzler RD over Browns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hetzler RD over Browns Run carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hetzler RD over Browns Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hetzler RD over Browns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.