US Bridges

SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl

Poor

Butler County, Ohio · .37 MI E Middletown NW Cl · Structure no. 0902233

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl is a steel culvert carrying SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 122
CrossesMiddletown Hydraulic Cnl
Location.37 MI E Middletown NW Cl
RouteState Highway 122
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51682, -84.41021
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2015)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.