US Bridges

Bridge ST over Massies Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.39 Mi. N of US 42 · Structure no. 2939584

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Massies Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridge ST over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 115 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesMassies Creek
Location0.39 Mi. N of US 42
RouteCity Street M0002
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74121, -83.80963
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bridge ST over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bridge ST over Massies 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 Bridge ST over Massies Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Massies Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.