US Bridges

Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.33 MI E of Dairy Lane · Structure no. 0936294

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2037. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrenton Franklin R
CrossesBrowns Run
Location0.33 MI E of Dairy Lane
RouteCounty Highway C0081
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54239, -84.39387
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2017)
Projected traffic802 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenton Franklin R over Browns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Franklin R over Browns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.