US Bridges

Robison RD over Deer Creek

Poor

Madison County, Ohio · 1.10 MI E of SR 56 · Structure no. 4931351

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robison RD over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robison RD over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 557 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRobison RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.10 MI E of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78864, -83.30182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2015)
Projected traffic773 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 Robison RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Robison RD over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Robison RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Robison RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Robison RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.