US Bridges

BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 2333449

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBER-44 Old Logan
CrossesBrushy Fork (c. R. 86)
Location0.4 MI N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0086
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61204, -82.5535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2015)
Projected traffic651 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86) carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns BER-44 Old Logan over Brushy Fork (c. R. 86)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.