US Bridges

Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.4 MI E Preble CO LN RD · Structure no. 5738571

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChicken Bristle
CrossesTrib. to Toms Run
Location2.4 MI E Preble CO LN RD
RouteCounty Highway T060A
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69938, -84.43739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2017)
Projected traffic582 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chicken Bristle over Trib. to Toms Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.