US Bridges

Bridge 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of US20A · Structure no. 2634155

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,077 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 19US20A.1
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of US20A
RouteCounty Highway C0019
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57415, -84.22969
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2015)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2035
Trucks25%
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 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bridge 19US20A.1 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 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 19US20A.1 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.