US Bridges

Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.25 S of ST Rt 725 · Structure no. 6841342

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEaton Oxford RD
CrossesRamsey Branch
Location0.25 S of ST Rt 725
RouteCounty Highway T0211
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62223, -84.72243
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2015)
Projected traffic622 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Oxford RD over Ramsey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.