US Bridges

Needmore Road over B&o Railroad

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.75 MI E of I75 · Structure no. 5763029

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,745
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needmore Road over B&o Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needmore Road over B&o Railroad in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,018 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedmore Road
CrossesB&o Railroad
Location0.75 MI E of I75
RouteCity Street 74
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81993, -84.1753
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,745 (2015)
Projected traffic26,018 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Needmore Road over B&o Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needmore Road over B&o Railroad 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 Needmore Road over B&o Railroad carry?

About 18,745 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Needmore Road over B&o Railroad?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Needmore Road over B&o Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.