US Bridges

Valley Pike over SR 4

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · Jct. SR-444 · Structure no. 5701082

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,044
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Pike over SR 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Pike over SR 4 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,959 by 2039. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Pike
CrossesSR 4
LocationJct. SR-444
RouteState Highway 444
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80059, -84.10204
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,044 (2019)
Projected traffic33,959 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Pike over SR 4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Pike over SR 4 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 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Pike over SR 4 carry?

About 14,044 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Pike over SR 4?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Pike over SR 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.