US Bridges

Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2.29 Miles S of US 68 · Structure no. 2939231

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 years old, older 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinchester Rd.
CrossesCaesars Creek
Location2.29 Miles S of US 68
RouteCounty Highway C0098
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62389, -83.90228
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2019)
Projected traffic662 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek 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 Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Rd. over Caesars Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.