US Bridges

Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · 1st Br. W of Ch 14 · Structure no. 6836259

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCalif. School Rd.
CrossesDixons Branch
Location1st Br. W of Ch 14
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69964, -84.75419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Calif. School Rd. over Dixons Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.