US Bridges

SR 126 over Dry Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 2 MI W of But-Ham CO Line · Structure no. 0902659

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,697
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 126 over Dry Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,131 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesDry Run
Location2 MI W of But-Ham CO Line
RouteState Highway 126
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3125, -84.65654
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,697 (2015)
Projected traffic5,131 by 2035
Trucks10%
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

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 126 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 over Dry Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 126 over Dry Run carry?

About 3,697 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 over Dry Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.