US Bridges

CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.10 Mi. E of CR9 · Structure no. 5532532

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR45 Markley Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.10 Mi. E of CR9
RouteCounty Highway C0045
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97877, -84.36871
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2038
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR45 Markley Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.