US Bridges

Layhigh Road over Dry Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.5 Mi. N. JCT 128 · Structure no. 0935786

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,479
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layhigh Road over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Layhigh Road over Dry Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,829 by 2037. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLayhigh Road
CrossesDry Run
Location1.5 Mi. N. JCT 128
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32812, -84.66202
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2017)
Projected traffic4,829 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Layhigh Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layhigh Road over Dry Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Layhigh Road over Dry Run carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Layhigh Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Layhigh Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.