US Bridges

West Road over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 500 East of Dry Fork Rd. · Structure no. 3130371

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Road over Dry Fork Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location500 East of Dry Fork Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25451, -84.76324
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2015)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Dry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does West Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.