Nichols RD over Curlane Run
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Ohio · .7 MI E of US 27 · Structure no. 0933252
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols RD over Curlane Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols RD over Curlane Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols RD over Curlane Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols RD over Curlane Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols RD over Curlane Run carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nichols RD over Curlane Run?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols RD over Curlane Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.