US Bridges

SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.51MI.N. of Jct. SR-725 · Structure no. 5700256

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,278
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesTributary Bear Creek
Location2.51MI.N. of Jct. SR-725
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67196, -84.31439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 1992, making it 33 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Tributary Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.