US Bridges

Elbee Road over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Ohio · .35 MI S of Dorothy LN · Structure no. 5766699

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,096
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbee Road over Stream is a concrete frame carrying Elbee Road over Stream in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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 2,096 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2019. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElbee Road
CrossesStream
Location.35 MI S of Dorothy LN
RouteCity Street 6401
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70487, -84.20757
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,096 (1999)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2019
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elbee Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elbee Road over Stream 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 Elbee Road over Stream carry?

About 2,096 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elbee Road over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Elbee Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.