US Bridges

South Dorset Road over Peters Crk

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1265 S Dorset @ Peters CR · Structure no. 5560713

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,840
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Dorset Road over Peters Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Dorset Road over Peters Crk in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Dorset Road
CrossesPeters Crk
Location1265 S Dorset @ Peters CR
RouteCounty Highway 702
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02845, -84.22799
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2018)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Dorset Road over Peters Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Dorset Road over Peters Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Dorset Road over Peters Crk carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Dorset Road over Peters Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns South Dorset Road over Peters Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.