US Bridges

Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2000 Feet South of SR40 · Structure no. 5768993

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,482
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 6 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,445 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiamond Mill Road
CrossesNorth Branch Wolf Creek
Location2000 Feet South of SR40
RouteCity Street 217
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86544, -84.36791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2017)
Projected traffic3,445 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Mill Road over North Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.