Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork
PoorClosed to trafficGuernsey County, Ohio · .3MI S of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 3034291
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 7659 over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.