Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Ohio · 1.4 Miles West of SR4 · Structure no. 5740665
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,825
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,533 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum 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 Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 1,825 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Dayton Liberty C42 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.