US Bridges

Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 500 Ft E Preble CO LN RD · Structure no. 5738539

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 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 1981 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDechant Road C0140
CrossesToms Run
Location500 Ft E Preble CO LN RD
RouteCounty Highway C0140
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72188, -84.47738
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dechant Road C0140 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.