US Bridges

SR-4 over Opossum Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 4.42MI.S. of Jct. USR-35 · Structure no. 5700396

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,206
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-4 over Opossum Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 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 4,206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location4.42MI.S. of Jct. USR-35
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71104, -84.27855
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,206 (2015)
Projected traffic5,838 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR-4 over Opossum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 4,206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.