US Bridges

RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of S. R. 312 · Structure no. 2340135

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 113 years old, older 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRUS-13 Bethel RD
CrossesT Rush CR (bethel RD Se)
Location0.2 MI S of S. R. 312
RouteCounty Highway T0375
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66412, -82.38311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic86 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 RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se) built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se) carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns RUS-13 Bethel RD over T Rush CR (bethel RD Se)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.