US Bridges

Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .3 Mile N of Dorothy Lane · Structure no. 5763339

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,012
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 24,012 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,329 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodman Drive
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location.3 Mile N of Dorothy Lane
RouteCity Street 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70792, -84.12375
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,012 (2018)
Projected traffic33,329 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodman Drive over Little Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 24,012 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Woodman Drive over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.