US Bridges

US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.5 MI South of 275 · Structure no. 3101037

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 20,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,898 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesN Branch Sycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI South of 275
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25472, -84.34358
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,820 (2015)
Projected traffic28,898 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over N Branch Sycamore 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek carry?

About 20,820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns US 22 over N Branch Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.