US Bridges

Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .54MI.E. of Jct. SR-49SB · Structure no. 5705193

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,616 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesKimmel Rd. (T32)
CrossesIr 70
Location.54MI.E. of Jct. SR-49SB
RouteCity Street 528
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85392, -84.35892
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2015)
Projected traffic77,616 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70 carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kimmel Rd. (T32) over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.