US Bridges

SR 126 over Ciley Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · SR 126 · Structure no. 3104966

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,427
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Ciley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 126 over Ciley 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 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 54,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,545 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesCiley Creek
LocationSR 126
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20841, -84.47946
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,427 (2015)
Projected traffic75,545 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 126 over Ciley Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 126 over Ciley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 126 over Ciley Creek carry?

About 54,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 over Ciley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns SR 126 over Ciley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.