US Bridges

Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 4.1 Miles South of SR35 · Structure no. 5740517

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,580
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,581 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDiamond Mill RD
CrossesTributary to Bear Creek
Location4.1 Miles South of SR35
RouteCounty Highway C0217
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68634, -84.36643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2017)
Projected traffic3,581 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to 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 Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Mill RD over Tributary to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.