US Bridges

Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .83 MI North Alert New Lu · Structure no. 0936928

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRace Lane Road
CrossesDry Fork Whitewater Cree
Location.83 MI North Alert New Lu
RouteCounty Highway C0217
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33664, -84.75699
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2015)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
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 Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree 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 Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Race Lane Road over Dry Fork Whitewater Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.