US Bridges

Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.31 MI S of Wshngtn Blvd · Structure no. 0960748

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 1998. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Boulevard
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location0.31 MI S of Wshngtn Blvd
RouteCity Street 1049
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41876, -84.58296
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (1978)
Projected traffic4,025 by 1998
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek 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 Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Thomas Boulevard over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.