US Bridges

East Ave over Rocky Run

Good

Preble County, Ohio · East Ave .15MI S.Ch 15 · Structure no. 6839673

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave over Rocky Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Ave over Rocky Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ave
CrossesRocky Run
LocationEast Ave .15MI S.Ch 15
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76671, -84.62293
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2015)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 East Ave over Rocky Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave over Rocky Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East Ave over Rocky Run carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Ave over Rocky Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.