US Bridges

Lexington RD over Bantas Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Intersection 56 & Quinn · Structure no. 6834167

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,340
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington RD over Bantas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lexington RD over Bantas Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 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 3,248 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLexington RD
CrossesBantas Creek
LocationIntersection 56 & Quinn
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75872, -84.57939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2015)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lexington RD over Bantas Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington RD over Bantas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lexington RD over Bantas Creek carry?

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

How long is Lexington RD over Bantas Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington RD over Bantas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.