US Bridges

Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 300 Ft S of CR 277 · Structure no. 4536118

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 30 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGratiot RD
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location300 Ft S of CR 277
RouteCounty Highway C0278
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01546, -82.21765
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2015)
Projected traffic296 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gratiot RD over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.