US Bridges

Brown School Road over I-70

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .5 Mi. E. of Jct. I-75 · Structure no. 5705983

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,557
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown School Road over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown School Road over I-70 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,035 by 2035. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesBrown School Road
CrossesI-70
Location.5 Mi. E. of Jct. I-75
RouteCity Street 3135
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86545, -84.17984
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,557 (2015)
Projected traffic100,035 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 Brown School Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown School Road over I-70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Brown School Road over I-70 carry?

About 5,557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brown School Road over I-70?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brown School Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.