US Bridges

Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · 0.33 E of CR14 · Structure no. 5530105

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami-Shelby East
CrossesBranch Rush Creek
Location0.33 E of CR14
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1937, -84.18715
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2014)
Projected traffic582 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami-Shelby East over Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Miami-Shelby East over Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.