US Bridges

New Biddinger Road over Lees Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Betw. Lees Creek - W Lees · Structure no. 3130517

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Biddinger Road over Lees Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Biddinger Road over Lees Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 10,155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,095 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Biddinger Road
CrossesLees Creek
LocationBetw. Lees Creek - W Lees
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30092, -84.79612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,155 (2015)
Projected traffic14,095 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Biddinger Road over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Biddinger Road over Lees 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Biddinger Road over Lees Creek carry?

About 10,155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Biddinger Road over Lees Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Biddinger Road over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.