US Bridges

Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .5 Miles S Dayton Cin Pk · Structure no. 5764688

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,591
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,591 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,252 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex Road M0159
CrossesOwl Creek
Location.5 Miles S Dayton Cin Pk
RouteCity Street 5005
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66763, -84.2412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,591 (2018)
Projected traffic20,252 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek carry?

About 14,591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Alex Road M0159 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.