US Bridges

RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 E of Bremen Village · Structure no. 2340232

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRUS-10 Marietta RD
CrossesRush Creek (c.R. 49)
Location0.1 E of Bremen Village
RouteCounty Highway C0049
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70097, -82.41909
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2015)
Projected traffic963 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49) carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RUS-10 Marietta RD over Rush Creek (c.R. 49)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.