US Bridges

Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 750 Feet S. of Tri-Cty Hw · Structure no. 0835714

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run in Brown 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHamer Rd.
CrossesSlab Camp Run
Location750 Feet S. of Tri-Cty Hw
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00351, -83.82016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2015)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run built?

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

What condition is Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hamer Rd. over Slab Camp Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.