Symmes Road over Drainage Canal
FairButler County, Ohio · East of Bilstein Blvd. · Structure no. 0960632
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,538
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Symmes Road over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Symmes Road over Drainage Canal in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 years old, older 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 29,538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,999 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Symmes Road over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Symmes Road over Drainage Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Symmes Road over Drainage Canal carry?
About 29,538 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Symmes Road over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Symmes Road over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.