US Bridges

SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .17 MI S of SR 73 · Structure no. 0900303

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,822
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,961 by 2035. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesCsrr;dicks Creek
Location.17 MI S of SR 73
RouteState Highway 4
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4786, -84.41611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,822 (2015)
Projected traffic21,961 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek 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 SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek carry?

About 15,822 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Csrr;dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.