US Bridges

Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.64 N of CR166 · Structure no. 5530245

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDayton-Brandt
CrossesBranch Indian Creek
Location0.64 N of CR166
RouteCounty Highway 7A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99067, -84.04978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2015)
Projected traffic505 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton-Brandt over Branch Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.