Alert New London over Howards Creek
FairButler County, Ohio · .01 MI E of Howards Creek · Structure no. 0934747
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alert New London over Howards Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alert New London over Howards Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alert New London over Howards Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Alert New London over Howards 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Alert New London over Howards Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Alert New London over Howards Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Alert New London over Howards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.