US Bridges

Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.59 Mi. E. of CR 25A · Structure no. 7532881

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSidney Plattsville
CrossesElsner Brush Creek
Location0.59 Mi. E. of CR 25A
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23562, -84.14985
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sidney Plattsville over Elsner Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.