US Bridges

S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Ohio · .6 MI N of Little York RD · Structure no. 5765145

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 110 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS Cassel Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.6 MI N of Little York RD
RouteCity Street T0067
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8645, -84.17117
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S Cassel Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.