US Bridges

SR-4 over Tributary Opossum Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 4.03MI.S. of Jct. USR-35 · Structure no. 5700426

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,206
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Tributary Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-4 over Tributary Opossum Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-4
CrossesTributary Opossum Creek
Location4.03MI.S. of Jct. USR-35
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71563, -84.27458
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Tributary Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR-4 over Tributary 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 Tributary Opossum Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-4 over Tributary Opossum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Tributary Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.