US Bridges

SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · .35 MI W of SR 73 · Structure no. 3604667

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR785
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location.35 MI W of SR 73
RouteState Highway 785
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05819, -83.5351
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2015)
Projected traffic661 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR785 over Ohio 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 SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR785 over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.