US Bridges

Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 400 East of Galewood ST · Structure no. 5760000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck is a concrete frame carrying Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,792 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVale Drive
CrossesBr of Little Beaver Ck
Location400 East of Galewood ST
RouteCity Street 2568
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70705, -84.11658
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic2,792 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Vale Drive over Br of Little Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.