US Bridges

Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi.N of Int of 2 & C · Structure no. 3535002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStearns ST/CO.RD.2
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.6 Mi.N of Int of 2 & C
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20506, -83.9007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2015)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns ST/CO.RD.2 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.