US Bridges

SR-49 over Woodington Run

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 2.54MI.S. of Jct. SR-47 · Structure no. 1901214

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,652
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Woodington Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-49 over Woodington Run in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,293 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-49
CrossesWoodington Run
Location2.54MI.S. of Jct. SR-47
RouteState Highway 49
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18558, -84.67973
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2015)
Projected traffic2,293 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Woodington Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR-49 over Woodington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-49 over Woodington Run carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Woodington Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over Woodington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.