US Bridges

Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 325 E of Run Way · Structure no. 0961647

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal is a steel culvert carrying Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2003. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbraham RD
CrossesHydraulic Canal
Location325 E of Run Way
RouteCity Street 1571
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5286, -84.3924
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 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 traffic3,100 (1983)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2003
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wilbraham RD over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.