US Bridges

Pipestone Drive over Stream

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.10 MI S of Benner RD · Structure no. 5767857

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipestone Drive over Stream is a concrete continuous frame carrying Pipestone Drive over Stream in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPipestone Drive
CrossesStream
Location0.10 MI S of Benner RD
RouteCity Street 4205
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61561, -84.24962
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic139 by 2024
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pipestone Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipestone Drive over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pipestone Drive over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pipestone Drive over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pipestone Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.