US Bridges

Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · Rdgway RD over Dorothy LN · Structure no. 5763097

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,803 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeway Road
CrossesDorthy Lane
LocationRdgway RD over Dorothy LN
RouteCity Street 2466
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70442, -84.17721
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,803 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane 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 Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway Road over Dorthy Lane?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.