US Bridges

Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of CR 21 · Structure no. 2630583

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge D21.3
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway C000D
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52882, -84.27316
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2015)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek 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 Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge D21.3 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.