US Bridges

Spore Brandywine over Brandywine Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of SR 19 · Structure no. 1738046

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spore Brandywine over Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spore Brandywine over Brandywine Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpore Brandywine
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86333, -82.99167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2015)
Projected traffic330 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spore Brandywine over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Spore Brandywine over Brandywine 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 Brandywine Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spore Brandywine over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spore Brandywine over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.