US Bridges

CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Ohio · 0.25MI S of SR38 · Structure no. 8031401

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby is a steel truss - thru carrying CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 111 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR67D Streng RD
CrossesBig Darby
Location0.25MI S of SR38
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15911, -83.3954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2015)
Projected traffic658 by 2041
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR67D Streng RD over Big Darby?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.