US Bridges

River Road over Brush Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .27 M. S. Vandemark · Structure no. 7539630

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying River Road over Brush Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.27 M. S. Vandemark
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24151, -84.18574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2020)
Projected traffic452 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 River Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over 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 River Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.