US Bridges

Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 0935913

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Centre Blvd
CrossesEast Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.5 MI E of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 2821
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32011, -84.41914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2015)
Projected traffic244 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Union Centre Blvd over East Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.