US Bridges

Somerville RD over Williams Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.13 MI West SR 127 · Structure no. 0936855

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,609
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerville RD over Williams Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Somerville RD over Williams Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,609 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,769 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerville RD
CrossesWilliams Run
Location0.13 MI West SR 127
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55271, -84.64795
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,609 (2018)
Projected traffic32,769 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Somerville RD over Williams Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerville RD over Williams Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Somerville RD over Williams Run carry?

About 23,609 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Somerville RD over Williams Run?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Somerville RD over Williams Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.