US Bridges

Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.30 MI W of SR 741 · Structure no. 8333661

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,960
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Springboro
CrossesPleasant Valley
Location0.30 MI W of SR 741
RouteCounty Highway M0022
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55003, -84.23923
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2015)
Projected traffic2,720 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 Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley 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 Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Lower Springboro over Pleasant Valley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.