Dillman RD over Owens Branch
PoorPreble County, Ohio · .35 S of SR 725 · Structure no. 6835465
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dillman RD over Owens Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dillman RD over Owens Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dillman RD over Owens Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Dillman RD over Owens Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dillman RD over Owens Branch carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dillman RD over Owens Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dillman RD over Owens Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.