US Bridges

Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1.25 S of New Westville · Structure no. 6834922

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestville RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location1.25 S of New Westville
RouteCounty Highway T0148
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80418, -84.79215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westville RD over Elkhorn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Westville RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.