US Bridges

SR-292 over Rush Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · 2.02MI.S. of Hardin Co. · Structure no. 4603249

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-292 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-292 over Rush Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-292
CrossesRush Creek
Location2.02MI.S. of Hardin Co.
RouteState Highway 292
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48428, -83.57284
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2015)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-292 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-292 over Rush 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 SR-292 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-292 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-292 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.