US Bridges

Hutzelman Way over Stream

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E ST Rt 747 · Structure no. 0936464

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
947
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutzelman Way over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Hutzelman Way over Stream in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHutzelman Way
CrossesStream
Location0.14 MI E ST Rt 747
RouteCounty Highway T3104
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3552, -84.46373
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2015)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hutzelman Way over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutzelman Way over 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 Hutzelman Way over Stream carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hutzelman Way over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Hutzelman Way over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.