US Bridges

SR 65 over Brush Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 2.66 Mi. South of SR 18 · Structure no. 3501787

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 65 over Brush Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.66 Mi. South of SR 18
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18696, -83.93903
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2015)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2035
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 65 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 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 65 over Brush Creek carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.