US Bridges

Yankee RD over Dicks Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .1 MI S of TR 146 · Structure no. 0930946

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,086
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yankee RD over Dicks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yankee RD over Dicks Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,671 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYankee RD
CrossesDicks Creek
Location.1 MI S of TR 146
RouteCounty Highway T0134
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47333, -84.39682
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,086 (2015)
Projected traffic5,671 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Yankee RD over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Yankee RD over Dicks 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Yankee RD over Dicks Creek carry?

About 4,086 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yankee RD over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Yankee RD over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.