US Bridges

SR-49 over Tributary Dry Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 4MI.S. of Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 5704111

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,520
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Tributary Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying SR-49 over Tributary Dry Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,318 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesTributary Dry Run
Location4MI.S. of Jct. IR-70
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82208, -84.28831
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 rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,520 (2015)
Projected traffic24,318 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tributary Dry Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over Tributary Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-49 over Tributary Dry Run carry?

About 17,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Tributary Dry Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-49 over Tributary Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.