US Bridges

Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · At I471 & US50 Int · Structure no. 3103404

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2020. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Parkway
CrossesButler ST Parking Area
LocationAt I471 & US50 Int
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10315, -84.50327
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2000)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Parkway over Butler ST Parking Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.