US Bridges

Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.94 MI N of Colerain Ave · Structure no. 3130746

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 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 5 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBank Road
CrossesBanklick Creek Tributary
Location1.94 MI N of Colerain Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0069
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29752, -84.59424
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bank Road over Banklick Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.