US Bridges

Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 800 Ft W Diamond Mill RD · Structure no. 5748011

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Dayton RD C38
CrossesGarber Run
Location800 Ft W Diamond Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway C0038
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76017, -84.37013
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2017)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dayton RD C38 over Garber Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.