US Bridges

Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek

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Hancock County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E of Brifgt RD · Structure no. 3260224

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,528
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek is a concrete frame carrying Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaratoga Drive
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Brifgt RD
RouteCity Street SARAT
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04385, -83.60388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,528 (2015)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Saratoga Drive over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.