US Bridges

Brindle Rd. over Smith Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N. of Houseman Rd. · Structure no. 2132672

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brindle Rd. over Smith Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brindle Rd. over Smith Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrindle Rd.
CrossesSmith Run
Location0.2 MI N. of Houseman Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0170
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32197, -83.20233
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brindle Rd. over Smith Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Brindle Rd. over Smith 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brindle Rd. over Smith Run carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brindle Rd. over Smith Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brindle Rd. over Smith Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.