US Bridges

California School over Four Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Concord Fairhaven RD Int. · Structure no. 6836607

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California School over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying California School over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia School
CrossesFour Mile Creek
LocationConcord Fairhaven RD Int.
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69984, -84.76954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2037
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was California School over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is California School over Four Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does California School over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is California School over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns California School over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.