Water Street over Rush Creek
FairPerry County, Ohio · .5M S.OFSR.37 · Structure no. 6460003
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Rush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Water Street over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2023. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Rush Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Rush Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.