US Bridges

Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 100 Feet N. of Jct. T179 · Structure no. 0832855

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDayhill Arnheim RD
CrossesStraight Creek
Location100 Feet N. of Jct. T179
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89019, -83.84117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2015)
Projected traffic351 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dayhill Arnheim RD over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.