US Bridges

SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr.

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.66M N of USR35 Junction · Structure no. 5704065

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr. in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 14,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,723 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesNorth Branch Thimble Cr.
Location2.66M N of USR35 Junction
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78311, -84.28022
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,210 (2015)
Projected traffic19,723 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr. carry?

About 14,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-49 over North Branch Thimble Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.