US Bridges

Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .7 Miles East of SR48 · Structure no. 5771110

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,697
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,697 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,131 by 2036. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Springfield RD
CrossesStillwater River
Location.7 Miles East of SR48
RouteCity Street M0008
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90918, -84.29821
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,697 (2016)
Projected traffic5,131 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River carry?

About 3,697 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springfield RD over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.