US Bridges

RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Purvis RD NE · Structure no. 2338963

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2017. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRUS-02 Avalon Road
CrossesT Rush CR (avalon RD Ne)
Location0.3 MI W of Purvis RD NE
RouteCounty Highway 336
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74399, -82.39177
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (1997)
Projected traffic179 by 2017
Trucks3%
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 RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne) 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 RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne) carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RUS-02 Avalon Road over T Rush CR (avalon RD Ne)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.