US Bridges

Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.5 Miles West of SR49 · Structure no. 5765714

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,015
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,015 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,961 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFree Pike M0032
CrossesDry Run
Location1.5 Miles West of SR49
RouteCity Street 32
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79766, -84.2814
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,015 (2017)
Projected traffic6,961 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run carry?

About 5,015 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Free Pike M0032 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.