US Bridges

Dyer RD over Bradford Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Ohio · 2.35 MI E of County RD 9 · Structure no. 4931416

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer RD over Bradford Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dyer RD over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer RD
CrossesBradford Creek
Location2.35 MI E of County RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74614, -83.32369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer RD over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyer RD over Bradford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Dyer RD over Bradford Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dyer RD over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer RD over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.