US Bridges

Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .7 MI S Frmrvll Gratis RD · Structure no. 5738636

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2037. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Gratis T0148
CrossesToms Run
Location.7 MI S Frmrvll Gratis RD
RouteCounty Highway T0148
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66852, -84.45362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2017)
Projected traffic64 by 2037
Trucks11%
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 Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Gratis T0148 over 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 Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Gratis T0148 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.