US Bridges

SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · At SR32 & SR132 Ramps · Structure no. 1300407

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,901 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR32 & SR132 Ramps
CrossesBackbone Creek
LocationAt SR32 & SR132 Ramps
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08619, -84.17312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2015)
Projected traffic6,901 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR32 & SR132 Ramps over Backbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.