US Bridges

Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · 0.77 MI E of TR 108 · Structure no. 8334390

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin-Trenton
CrossesDry Run
Location0.77 MI E of TR 108
RouteCounty Highway M0270
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55673, -84.33115
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,573 (2015)
Projected traffic6,347 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run carry?

About 4,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin-Trenton over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.