US Bridges

Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · .89 Mi. N. of U.S. Rt. 50 · Structure no. 1358847

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Fork Rd.
CrossesPatterson Run
Location.89 Mi. N. of U.S. Rt. 50
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1346, -84.11979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2015)
Projected traffic682 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Fork Rd. over Patterson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.