US Bridges

SR-4 over Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.87MI.N. of Jct. SR-725 · Structure no. 5700280

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,278
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-4 over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,714 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.87MI.N. of Jct. SR-725
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67621, -84.31036
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over 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 Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-4 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.