US Bridges

Zumbrum over Stillwater River

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .43 MI W Duncan · Structure no. 1951092

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zumbrum over Stillwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying Zumbrum over Stillwater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, 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 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesZumbrum
CrossesStillwater River
Location.43 MI W Duncan
RouteCounty Highway C0045
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24318, -84.67998
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zumbrum over Stillwater River built?

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

What condition is Zumbrum over Stillwater River 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 Zumbrum over Stillwater River carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zumbrum over Stillwater River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Zumbrum over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.