US Bridges

Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of SR 725 · Structure no. 5767784

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,276 by 2038. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSoldiers Home Msb
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5 MI N of SR 725
RouteCity Street M0037
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65347, -84.28999
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2018)
Projected traffic3,276 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soldiers Home Msb over Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Soldiers Home Msb over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.