US Bridges

Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. South of Frank RD · Structure no. 2531690

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,456
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 11,456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,901 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrown RD
CrossesBig Run(brown Rd)
Location0.4 Mi. South of Frank RD
RouteCounty Highway T0142
StateOhio
Coordinates39.911, -83.03693
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,456 (2015)
Projected traffic15,901 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd) carry?

About 11,456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brown RD over Big Run(brown Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.