Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek
GoodClermont County, Ohio · Elmwood Road · Structure no. 1330187
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 983
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 112 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Elmwood Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek carry?
About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Elmwood Road over Backbone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.