US Bridges

Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.9 Mi. E. of CR 1 · Structure no. 1737996

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpore Brandywine
CrossesBrokensword Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86306, -83.05639
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek 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 Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spore Brandywine over Brokensword Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.