US Bridges

Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .4 Mile South of SR4 · Structure no. 5746329

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion Road C0125
CrossesBear Creek
Location.4 Mile South of SR4
RouteCounty Highway C0125
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67075, -84.30912
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2015)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Road C0125 over 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 Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road C0125 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.