US Bridges

Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. East of Sweard RD · Structure no. 0936251

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUnion Centre Blvd
CrossesMill Creek & Norf Sou RR
Location1.2 Mi. East of Sweard RD
RouteCounty Highway C2821
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34132, -84.47097
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR 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 Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.