US Bridges

Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .4 Miles West of Union RD · Structure no. 5740789

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDytn Liberty C0042
CrossesTrib. to Bear Creek
Location.4 Miles West of Union RD
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72138, -84.31646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2017)
Projected traffic959 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dytn Liberty C0042 over Trib. to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.