Washington over Grays Branch
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .24 MI W Hillgrove-Ft.Rec · Structure no. 1949853
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington over Grays Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington over Grays Branch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington over Grays Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington over Grays Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Washington over Grays Branch carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Washington over Grays Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Washington over Grays Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.