US Bridges

Hetzler over Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · 0.77 N of CR25A · Structure no. 5536219

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hetzler over Rush Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hetzler over Rush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHetzler
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.77 N of CR25A
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17162, -84.23991
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2018)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hetzler over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hetzler over 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 Hetzler over Rush Creek carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hetzler over Rush Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hetzler over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.