US Bridges

Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek

Poor

Highland County, Ohio · .35 MI E of SR 785 · Structure no. 3601749

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Brush Creek
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location.35 MI E of SR 785
RouteState Highway 73
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05914, -83.52929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2015)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Brush Creek over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.