US Bridges

Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 100-FT S CR61 · Structure no. 4130766

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrush Creek T290
CrossesBrush Creek
Location100-FT S CR61
RouteCounty Highway T0290
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55858, -80.80467
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Creek T290 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek T290 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.