US Bridges

Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal

Good

Butler County, Ohio · At Tytus Ave · Structure no. 0961205

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,985
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal is a steel culvert carrying Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 11,985 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,635 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Pk Entrance
CrossesHydraulic Canal
LocationAt Tytus Ave
RouteCity Street M0335
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52203, -84.39751
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,985 (2015)
Projected traffic16,635 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Pk Entrance 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 11,985 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Smith Pk Entrance over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.