US Bridges

SR-4 over Tributary Mad River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .27MI.N. of Greene County · Structure no. 5701147

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,605
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Tributary Mad River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-4 over Tributary Mad River 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 10,605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,720 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSR-4
CrossesTributary Mad River
Location.27MI.N. of Greene County
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84021, -84.05952
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,605 (2015)
Projected traffic14,720 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mad River built?

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

What condition is SR-4 over Tributary Mad River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Tributary Mad River carry?

About 10,605 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Tributary Mad River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Tributary Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.