US Bridges

SR4 over S4

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .09M S.Of SR4 · Structure no. 5709660

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over S4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4 over S4 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesS4
Location.09M S.Of SR4
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84364, -84.05879
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2021)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR4 over S4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR4 over S4 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR4 over S4 carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over S4?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 over S4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.