US Bridges

Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1.05 MI W of ST Rt 503 · Structure no. 6832491

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerville W. Elkt
CrossesTributary
Location1.05 MI W of ST Rt 503
RouteCounty Highway 0T301
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57911, -84.57218
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Somerville W. Elkt over Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.