US Bridges

Main Street over Brush Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · E End of Main ST Deshler · Structure no. 3534960

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Brush Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2022. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationE End of Main ST Deshler
RouteCity Street 5
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20427, -83.89507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2002)
Projected traffic555 by 2022
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Main Street over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Brush Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Brush Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.