US Bridges

BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.5 MI NE of Sugar Grove · Structure no. 2333120

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBER-12 Hansley RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Sugar Grove
RouteCounty Highway T0319
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6447, -82.52972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic194 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is BER-12 Hansley RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns BER-12 Hansley RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.