US Bridges

Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 110 North of Old SR32 · Structure no. 1330523

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,789
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road is a steel culvert carrying Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,229 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDela Palma Road
CrossesDela Palma Road
Location110 North of Old SR32
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05224, -84.0493
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,789 (2016)
Projected traffic5,229 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road carry?

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Dela Palma Road over Dela Palma Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.