US Bridges

Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Ohio · 200 Ft S of Dytn Lbrty RD · Structure no. 5740541

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,367
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,673 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesInfirmary RD C149
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location200 Ft S of Dytn Lbrty RD
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73137, -84.28091
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,367 (2017)
Projected traffic4,673 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 3,367 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns Infirmary RD C149 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.