US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · East of Knapp Road · Structure no. 0960926

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1951 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 1971. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesBranch Two Mile Creek
LocationEast of Knapp Road
RouteCity Street 1081
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42667, -84.58833
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1951)
Projected traffic694 by 1971
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd over Branch 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 Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Washington Blvd over Branch Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.