US Bridges

New Haven Road over Howard Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 4.07 Mi. from Harrison · Structure no. 3130428

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Haven Road over Howard Creek is a concrete frame carrying New Haven Road over Howard Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 years old, older 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 4,144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,752 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Haven Road
CrossesHoward Creek
Location4.07 Mi. from Harrison
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27542, -84.73618
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,144 (2015)
Projected traffic5,752 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 New Haven Road over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is New Haven Road over Howard 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 New Haven Road over Howard Creek carry?

About 4,144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Haven Road over Howard Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns New Haven Road over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.