US Bridges

Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.6 MI S of SR49 · Structure no. 5760933

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,585
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, 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 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 11,585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,080 by 2037. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGettysburg Avenue
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.6 MI S of SR49
RouteCity Street GETSB
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7769, -84.25375
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,585 (2017)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek carry?

About 11,585 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gettysburg Avenue over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.