US Bridges

Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .24 M. S. of Deam · Structure no. 7540299

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBulle Road
CrossesElsner Brush Ditch
Location.24 M. S. of Deam
RouteCounty Highway T0042
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24574, -84.13068
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 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

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 Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch 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 Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bulle Road over Elsner Brush Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.