US Bridges

Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .6 Mile West of SR 4 · Structure no. 5770106

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,346
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,196 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChambersburg RD
CrossesBranch to Henry Creek
Location.6 Mile West of SR 4
RouteCity Street M0228
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84449, -84.07207
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,346 (2016)
Projected traffic10,196 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek carry?

About 7,346 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Chambersburg RD over Branch to Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.