US Bridges

Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 200 Ft East of Galewood · Structure no. 5763178

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk is a concrete frame carrying Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGhent Avenue
CrossesBr of Little Beaver Crk
Location200 Ft East of Galewood
RouteCity Street 2251
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70455, -84.11823
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic694 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk 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 Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ghent Avenue over Br of Little Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.