US Bridges

SR 312 over Rush Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.9 M S of JCT SR 664 · Structure no. 2303396

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 312 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 312 over Rush Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 312
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.9 M S of JCT SR 664
RouteState Highway 312
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67096, -82.40333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2015)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 312 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 312 over Rush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 312 over Rush Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 312 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 312 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.