Howe Road over Elk Creek
FairButler County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of CR 77 · Structure no. 0935581
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howe Road over Elk Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2037. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howe Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe Road over Elk 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 Howe Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Howe Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.