US Bridges

Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .2 MI N of Old Dayton RD · Structure no. 5748119

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,009
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 78 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,788 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClayton Rd. C0015
CrossesBear Creek
Location.2 MI N of Old Dayton RD
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76389, -84.39488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,009 (2017)
Projected traffic2,788 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,009 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Rd. C0015 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.