Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Ohio · .5 Mile South of SR35 · Structure no. 5740088
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,651
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,651 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Diamond Mill C217 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.