US Bridges

Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · .7 MI N Beavercreek N Cor · Structure no. 2903822

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,635
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844 in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,635 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,276 by 2035. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield RD C9
CrossesSR 844
Location.7 MI N Beavercreek N Cor
RouteCity Street 9
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77651, -84.05221
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,635 (2015)
Projected traffic24,276 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844 carry?

About 17,635 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield RD C9 over SR 844?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.