US Bridges

SR-126 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.4 MI East of US-127 · Structure no. 3104524

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,840
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-126 over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying SR-126 over Unnamed Stream in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 46,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,014 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-126
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.4 MI East of US-127
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22442, -84.54163
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic46,840 (2015)
Projected traffic65,014 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-126 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-126 over Unnamed Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-126 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 46,840 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-126 over Unnamed Stream?

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

Who owns SR-126 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.