US Bridges

SR-4 over Drylick Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .41MI.S. of Clark County · Structure no. 5701295

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,332
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Drylick Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-4 over Drylick Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 13,332 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,505 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSR-4
CrossesDrylick Run
Location.41MI.S. of Clark County
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85985, -84.057
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,332 (2015)
Projected traffic18,505 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 Drylick Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR-4 over Drylick Run 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 Drylick Run carry?

About 13,332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Drylick Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Drylick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.