US Bridges

SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Woodlawn · Structure no. 3100669

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,918
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 108 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 18,918 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,258 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesWest Fork Mill Creek
LocationWoodlawn
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24816, -84.47067
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,918 (2015)
Projected traffic26,258 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 4 over West Fork Mill 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 SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 18,918 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over West Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.