US Bridges

SR725 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.8MI W of JCT IR75 · Structure no. 5710170

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,699
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR725 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR725 over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 18,699 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,954 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR725
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.8MI W of JCT IR75
RouteState Highway 725
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64036, -84.26574
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,699 (2015)
Projected traffic25,954 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR725 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR725 over Sycamore Creek 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 SR725 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 18,699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR725 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR725 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.