US Bridges

Brimstone Road over Trace Run

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .31 MI W of Ward & Mills · Structure no. 1434705

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brimstone Road over Trace Run is a steel culvert carrying Brimstone Road over Trace Run in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrimstone Road
CrossesTrace Run
Location.31 MI W of Ward & Mills
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50856, -83.96979
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2015)
Projected traffic713 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brimstone Road over Trace Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brimstone Road over Trace 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brimstone Road over Trace Run carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brimstone Road over Trace Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Brimstone Road over Trace Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.