Rudy over Honey Creek
FairMiami County, Ohio · 1.18 N of SR571 · Structure no. 5535425
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rudy over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rudy over Honey Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rudy over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rudy over Honey 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Rudy over Honey Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rudy over Honey Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rudy over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.