US Bridges

Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.4 Miles West of SR4 · Structure no. 5740010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,849
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,954 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarmersville-W Car
CrossesTrib. Bear Creek
Location1.4 Miles West of SR4
RouteCounty Highway C0050
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67289, -84.33875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,849 (2017)
Projected traffic3,954 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek carry?

About 2,849 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Farmersville-W Car over Trib. Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.