US Bridges

Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .17 Mi. E. of Jct. C3A · Structure no. 0833355

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRipley Dayhill Rd.
CrossesStream
Location.17 Mi. E. of Jct. C3A
RouteCounty Highway C036A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82734, -83.83884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream 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 Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ripley Dayhill Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.