US Bridges

Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr.

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 2.20 MI NE of Rozelle Cr. · Structure no. 7142412

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr. in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 83 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSullivan RD
CrossesNorth Branch Indian Cr.
Location2.20 MI NE of Rozelle Cr.
RouteCounty Highway C0183
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26733, -83.00837
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr. carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr.?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan RD over North Branch Indian Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.