US Bridges

Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .3 Miles South of SR725 · Structure no. 5767164

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,893
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,893 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,015 by 2037. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown-Midltwn
CrossesTwin Creek
Location.3 Miles South of SR725
RouteCity Street 526
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61966, -84.36801
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,893 (2017)
Projected traffic4,015 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek carry?

About 2,893 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown-Midltwn over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.