US Bridges

SR-49 over Dividing Branch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 2.8MI.NW.OF Jct. SR-49A · Structure no. 1901095

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,818
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Dividing Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-49 over Dividing Branch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,818 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,851 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesDividing Branch
Location2.8MI.NW.OF Jct. SR-49A
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04452, -84.58865
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,818 (2015)
Projected traffic10,851 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-49 over Dividing Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over Dividing Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-49 over Dividing Branch carry?

About 7,818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Dividing Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over Dividing Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.