US Bridges

Lower Carlisle RD over Dry Run

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 300 Ft E of Beachler RD · Structure no. 8361045

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Carlisle RD over Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying Lower Carlisle RD 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 1998. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Carlisle RD
CrossesDry Run
Location300 Ft E of Beachler RD
RouteCity Street 40
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57108, -84.32573
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (1978)
Projected traffic652 by 1998
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carlisle RD over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is Lower Carlisle RD over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Carlisle RD over Dry Run carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lower Carlisle RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Lower Carlisle RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.