US Bridges

Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 3.04 MI E of New Haven · Structure no. 3130622

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 114 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilley Road
CrossesPaddys Run Creek
Location3.04 MI E of New Haven
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28667, -84.69333
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2015)
Projected traffic1,417 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Willey Road over Paddys Run 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 Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Willey Road over Paddys Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.