US Bridges

CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.8 MI SW of SR213 · Structure no. 4131509

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR72 Pine Grove
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of SR213
RouteCounty Highway C0072
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54921, -80.71829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR72 Pine Grove 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 CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR72 Pine Grove over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.