US Bridges

SR 31 over Rush Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. S. Hardin CO Lin · Structure no. 8000654

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,868
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 over Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 31 over Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,868 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,757 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 31
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.02 Mi. S. Hardin CO Lin
RouteState Highway 31
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50408, -83.49714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,868 (2018)
Projected traffic6,757 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 31 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 over Rush 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 31 over Rush Creek carry?

About 4,868 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.