US Bridges

West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .26 MI W of CR 19 · Structure no. 0930008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,702
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,406 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Chester Road
CrossesEast Fork Mill Creek
Location.26 MI W of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 118
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32594, -84.4156
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,702 (2015)
Projected traffic20,406 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chester Road over East Fork Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 14,702 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Chester Road over East Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.