US Bridges

Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · .15 S of Millers Fork RD · Structure no. 6830536

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona RD
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location.15 S of Millers Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway C0036
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8783, -84.51424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2015)
Projected traffic633 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Verona RD over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.