US Bridges

Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Montgomery County, Ohio · 400 Feet East of SR 741 · Structure no. 5746477

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,158
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,815 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex Bell C0078
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location400 Feet East of SR 741
RouteCounty Highway C0078
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67292, -84.21894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,158 (2018)
Projected traffic23,815 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,158 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.