US Bridges

Somers Gratis RD over Stream

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Preble County, Ohio · 1st Bridge W of Somers RD · Structure no. 6835996

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somers Gratis RD over Stream is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Somers Gratis RD over Stream in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 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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CarriesSomers Gratis RD
CrossesStream
Location1st Bridge W of Somers RD
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62595, -84.61284
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 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 span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2015)
Projected traffic811 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Somers Gratis RD over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somers Gratis RD over Stream 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 Somers Gratis RD over Stream carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Somers Gratis RD over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Somers Gratis RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.