US Bridges

Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E. JCT CR18 · Structure no. 4132505

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run is a concrete frame carrying Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRush Run RD CR17
CrossesRush Run
Location0.05 MI E. JCT CR18
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25167, -80.72667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
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

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 Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Run RD CR17 over Rush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.