US Bridges

Seward Road over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of SR 4 · Structure no. 0963461

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Seward Road over Stream in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2010. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSeward Road
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI N of SR 4
RouteCity Street 408
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31908, -84.49516
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1990)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2010
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Seward Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Seward Road over Stream 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 Seward Road over Stream carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seward Road over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Seward Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.