US Bridges

Hoel RD over Rush Run

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .40 Mi. N.Of SR 744 · Structure no. 6835651

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoel RD over Rush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoel RD over Rush Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHoel RD
CrossesRush Run
Location.40 Mi. N.Of SR 744
RouteCounty Highway T0303
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57421, -84.64305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2015)
Projected traffic418 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$53,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoel RD over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Hoel RD over Rush Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hoel RD over Rush Run carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hoel RD over Rush Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hoel RD over Rush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.