US Bridges

Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .3 Miles East of SR48 · Structure no. 5730082

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,647
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 4,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2036. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeathcliff C0228
CrossesStillwater River
Location.3 Miles East of SR48
RouteCounty Highway C0228
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85482, -84.26693
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,647 (2016)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River carry?

About 4,647 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Heathcliff C0228 over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.