US Bridges

Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Goodwin Schoolhouse RD · Structure no. 1358316

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGoodwin Schoolh
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationGoodwin Schoolhouse RD
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87638, -84.11296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2015)
Projected traffic193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Goodwin Schoolh over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Goodwin Schoolh over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.