US Bridges

West Chester Road over Small Local Stream

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.5 M. W. of I-75 · Structure no. 0935964

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Road over Small Local Stream is a concrete culvert carrying West Chester Road over Small Local Stream in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Chester Road
CrossesSmall Local Stream
Location1.5 M. W. of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 118
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33003, -84.43904
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chester Road over Small Local Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chester Road over Small Local Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Chester Road over Small Local Stream carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Road over Small Local Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns West Chester Road over Small Local Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.