US Bridges

Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 700 Ft W of Main ST · Structure no. 0961000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,081
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal is a steel culvert carrying Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,627 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesHydraulic Canal
Location700 Ft W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 2518
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51812, -84.40692
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,081 (2025)
Projected traffic25,627 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 15,081 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Central Avenue over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.