US Bridges

SR 545 over Brubaker Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .39 MI N of Ch 243 · Structure no. 7006586

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,131
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 545 over Brubaker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 545 over Brubaker Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 2,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 545
CrossesBrubaker Creek
Location.39 MI N of Ch 243
RouteState Highway 545
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8425, -82.47086
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2015)
Projected traffic2,958 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 545 over Brubaker Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 545 over Brubaker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 545 over Brubaker Creek carry?

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 545 over Brubaker Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 545 over Brubaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.