US Bridges

Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Ohio · .4 MI E of US 127 · Structure no. 0963151

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2009. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Valley DR
CrossesPleasant Run Tributary
Location.4 MI E of US 127
RouteCity Street HAPPY
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31371, -84.55558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1989)
Projected traffic416 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Valley DR over Pleasant Run Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.