US Bridges

SR 109 over Dry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of Usr 24 · Structure no. 3503186

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,753
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 109 over Dry Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 3,753 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,209 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Usr 24
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43749, -84.0089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,753 (2015)
Projected traffic5,209 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 109 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Dry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,753 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.