US Bridges

SR 18 over Brush Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 2.58 Mi. E. of SR 65 · Structure no. 3501337

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Brush Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.58 Mi. E. of SR 65
RouteState Highway 18
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20526, -83.89333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2015)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.