US Bridges

Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E Preble CO LN RD · Structure no. 5738245

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDechant Road C0140
CrossesToms Run
Location1.1 MI E Preble CO LN RD
RouteCounty Highway C0140
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72152, -84.45848
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2017)
Projected traffic143 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.