Bridge conditions in Adams County, Ohio
184 inventoried bridges · 9 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Adams County tracks close to typical: 9 of its 184 inventoried bridges (4.9%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 9 of the 184 bridges in Adams County, Ohio, are rated in poor condition (4.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 78 bridges (42.4%) are rated good and 97 (52.7%) fair.
- The median Adams County bridge was built in 1972.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek (built 1968), carrying about 571 vehicles a day.
Good 42.4% · Fair 52.7% · Poor 4.9% of 184 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old 32 over East Fk Ohio Brush Creek | 1968 | 571 | Poor |
| Marble Furnace Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek | 1948 | 485 | Poor |
| Old Cincinnati Pk over East Fork Eagle Creek | 1970 | 477 | Poor |
| Brown Hill Road over Stream | 1930 | 398 | Poor |
| Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree | 1900 | 385 | Poor |
| Elmville Rd. over Ohio Brush Creek | 1900 | 212 | Poor |
| Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek | 1970 | 200 | Poor |
| Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek | 2002 | 105 | Poor |
| Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek | 1910 | 44 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek | 1972 | 6,705 | Good |
| SR 32 over Cherry Fork | 1978 | 6,641 | Fair |
| SR 32 over Ohio Brush Creek | 1978 | 6,641 | Fair |
| SR 32 over Ohio Brush Creek | 1978 | 6,641 | Fair |
| SR 32 over N&W RR | 1972 | 6,491 | Good |
| SR 32 over N&W RR | 1972 | 6,491 | Fair |
| SR 32 over Scioto Brush Creek | 1972 | 6,491 | Good |
| SR 41 over Australis Run | 1985 | 5,812 | Fair |
| SR 32 over N&W RR | 1983 | 4,627 | Fair |
| SR 32 over N&W RR | 1983 | 4,627 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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