US Bridges

Township Road 553 over Rush Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.08 Mi. S. of Jct. CR 1 · Structure no. 3846830

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 553 over Rush Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 553 over Rush Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 553
CrossesRush Run
Location0.08 Mi. S. of Jct. CR 1
RouteCounty Highway T0553
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66077, -81.96645
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Township Road 553 over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Township Road 553 over Rush Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 553 over Rush Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 553 over Rush Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 553 over Rush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.