Wards Corner Road over Creek
FairClermont County, Ohio · Wards Corner Road · Structure no. 1358227
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,668
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wards Corner Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wards Corner Road over Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 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 9,668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,419 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wards Corner Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Wards Corner Road over Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Wards Corner Road over Creek carry?
About 9,668 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wards Corner Road over Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wards Corner Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.