Oxford Germantown over Cave Run
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · .25 W Stephens Young RD · Structure no. 6835678
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 645
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxford Germantown over Cave Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Oxford Germantown over Cave Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oxford Germantown over Cave Run built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oxford Germantown over Cave Run 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 Oxford Germantown over Cave Run carry?
About 645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Oxford Germantown over Cave Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Oxford Germantown over Cave Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.