US Bridges

TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of CR186 Deweese · Structure no. 5535867

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR187 Rusk Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CR186 Deweese
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09024, -84.17026
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR187 Rusk Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.