Lutheran Church over Bear Creek
FairMontgomery County, Ohio · .7 MI N Lutheran Ch Road · Structure no. 5740185
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 374
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lutheran Church over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lutheran Church over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lutheran Church over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lutheran Church over Bear Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lutheran Church over Bear Creek carry?
About 374 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lutheran Church over Bear Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lutheran Church over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.