US Bridges

Lexington RD over Rocky Run

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 2nd Bridge E of East Ave · Structure no. 6830391

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,340
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington RD over Rocky Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lexington RD over Rocky Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington RD
CrossesRocky Run
Location2nd Bridge E of East Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75862, -84.61579
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2015)
Projected traffic2,574 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington RD over Rocky Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington RD over Rocky Run 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 Lexington RD over Rocky Run carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lexington RD over Rocky Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington RD over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.