US Bridges

Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.25 MI E of Riprap Road · Structure no. 5760089

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,442
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4,442 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChambersburg Road
CrossesTrib. to Gr. Miami River
Location0.25 MI E of Riprap Road
RouteCity Street CHAMB
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84825, -84.16287
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,442 (2016)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2036
Trucks17%
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 Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River 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 Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River carry?

About 4,442 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chambersburg Road over Trib. to Gr. Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.