US Bridges

Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Ohio · .5 MI N Shiloh Springs RD · Structure no. 5765692

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAutumn Leaf Drive
CrossesDry Run
Location.5 MI N Shiloh Springs RD
RouteCity Street 87686
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82654, -84.29301
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Autumn Leaf Drive over Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.