US Bridges

New Haven Road over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Betw. Willey - Crosby Rds · Structure no. 3130436

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Haven Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying New Haven Road over Dry Fork Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 7 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Haven Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
LocationBetw. Willey - Crosby Rds
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27545, -84.73124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
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 Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Haven 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 New Haven Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is New Haven Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns New Haven Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.