US Bridges

Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · 0.02 M E of Int 232 · Structure no. 1331167

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 113 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Indian Road
CrossesColclaser Run
Location0.02 M E of Int 232
RouteCounty Highway T0033
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89233, -84.20773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Big Indian Road over Colclaser Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.