US Bridges

SR-49 over City Railroad

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.75M N of USR35 Junction · Structure no. 5704073

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over City Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-49 over City Railroad 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 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesCity Railroad
Location2.75M N of USR35 Junction
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7845, -84.28021
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-49 over City Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR-49 over City Railroad 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 City Railroad carry?

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

How long is SR-49 over City Railroad?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over City Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.