US Bridges

West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. N. of CR 77 · Structure no. 0935611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch 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 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Alexandria RD
CrossesElk Creek Branch
Location0.7 Mi. N. of CR 77
RouteCounty Highway T0078
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56856, -84.47079
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2018)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Alexandria RD over Elk Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.