US Bridges

Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.65 N of Bantas Creek RD · Structure no. 6830146

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,351
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,351 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEaton Lewisburg RD
CrossesBantas Fork Creek
Location0.65 N of Bantas Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77986, -84.60899
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,351 (2021)
Projected traffic3,263 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek carry?

About 2,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Lewisburg RD over Bantas Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.