US Bridges

Lower Springboro over Beech Run

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.18 MI E of TR 128 · Structure no. 8330743

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Springboro over Beech Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Springboro over Beech Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLower Springboro
CrossesBeech Run
Location0.18 MI E of TR 128
RouteCounty Highway C0022
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53536, -84.19265
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2015)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lower Springboro over Beech Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Springboro over Beech Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Springboro over Beech Run carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Springboro over Beech Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Springboro over Beech Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.