US Bridges

Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.18 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 0936936

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,249
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,122 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Hanover RD
CrossesBeales Run
Location0.18 MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway C0178
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39063, -84.65198
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,249 (2017)
Projected traffic3,122 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run carry?

About 2,249 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Hanover RD over Beales Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.