US Bridges

Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Ohio · 500 Ft North of Vale DR · Structure no. 5763282

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,090
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,677 by 2012. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGalewood Street
CrossesBr of Little Beaver Crk
Location500 Ft North of Vale DR
RouteCity Street GALWD
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7084, -84.11849
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (1992)
Projected traffic5,677 by 2012
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 Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Galewood Street over Br of Little Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.