US Bridges

S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .3 Mile West of SR 741 · Structure no. 5764807

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,768
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 19,768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,438 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Dixie Drive
CrossesConrail RR
Location.3 Mile West of SR 741
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68425, -84.22505
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,768 (2018)
Projected traffic27,438 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR carry?

About 19,768 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns S Dixie Drive over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.