US Bridges

Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 700 Ft West of Wilmington · Structure no. 5763517

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree is a concrete slab carrying Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 43 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2013. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAnsel Drive
CrossesBr of Little Beaver Cree
Location700 Ft West of Wilmington
RouteCity Street 2053
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70812, -84.1453
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2013
Trucks9%
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 Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree 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 Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ansel Drive over Br of Little Beaver Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.