US Bridges

SR 4 over Coldwater Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.90 MI S of SR 63 · Structure no. 0900215

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Coldwater Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location0.90 MI S of SR 63
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43527, -84.43457
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2024)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Coldwater Creek 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 SR 4 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.