US Bridges

CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · .75 Mi. West of SR37 · Structure no. 8035512

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR286L Boundary RD
CrossesBranch of Rush Creek
Location.75 Mi. West of SR37
RouteCounty Highway C0286
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45675, -83.31713
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic104 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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 CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR286L Boundary RD over Branch of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.