US Bridges

Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 2.6 Miles North of SR 4 · Structure no. 0963178

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,894
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete frame carrying Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,894 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGilmore Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location2.6 Miles North of SR 4
RouteCity Street GILMO
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35715, -84.51921
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,894 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmore Road over Old Erie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 19,894 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmore Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.