US Bridges

Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.8 MI E of Sunbury Rd. · Structure no. 2137020

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarlem Rd.
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Sunbury Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18853, -82.85657
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlem Rd. over Red Bank 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 Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Harlem Rd. over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.