US Bridges

Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 400 Ft N Crains Run Road · Structure no. 5746221

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,142
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,137 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDayton Cincinnati
CrossesCrains Run
Location400 Ft N Crains Run Road
RouteCounty Highway C0099
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60083, -84.28328
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,142 (2018)
Projected traffic7,137 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run carry?

About 5,142 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton Cincinnati over Crains Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.