US Bridges

N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .5M N of Linden Ave. · Structure no. 5767695

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,783
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 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 5 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 9,783 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,579 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Main ST M0099
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location.5M N of Linden Ave.
RouteCity Street M0099
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64684, -84.28562
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,783 (2018)
Projected traffic13,579 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 9,783 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek?

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

Who owns N. Main ST M0099 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.