US Bridges

Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.034 Mi. E. South Dwyer · Structure no. 0936022

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOkena Drewersburg
CrossesDry Fork Whitewater Rive
Location0.034 Mi. E. South Dwyer
RouteCounty Highway C0250
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35053, -84.77557
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2015)
Projected traffic74 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Okena Drewersburg over Dry Fork Whitewater Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.