US Bridges

SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.58MI.N. of Jct. SR-725 · Structure no. 5700221

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,278
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,714 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesSR-4
CrossesTributary Bear Creek
Location1.58MI.N. of Jct. SR-725
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66139, -84.32452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,278 (2015)
Projected traffic8,714 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-4 over Tributary Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over Tributary Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek carry?

About 6,278 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.