Behlman RD over Rusha Creek
FairOttawa County, Ohio · 1.6 Mi. N. JCT CR98 · Structure no. 6233082
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Behlman RD over Rusha Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Behlman RD over Rusha Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Behlman RD over Rusha Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Behlman RD over Rusha 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Behlman RD over Rusha Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Behlman RD over Rusha Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Behlman RD over Rusha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.